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Exile

Synopsis

Exile is an intimate look at identity through the eyes of a young British Nigerian woman. It interweaves contemporary dance inspired by African masquerade, and documentary footage from Senegal, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria to give a distinct and personal narrative.

Details

Year
2009
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
25 mins (approx)
Format
Mini DV PAL
Director
Abi Ighodaro
Producer
Abi Ighodaro
Editor
Talal Al - Muhanna
Screenwriter
Abi Ighodaro
Sound
Enda Gretchen
Composer
Esosa Ighodaro
Principal cast
(Narrator) Sarah Mujinya, (Dancer) Abi Ighodaro

Genre

Experimental Music Woman Director Black Dance

Categories

Fiction Documentary Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Abi Ighodaro Studio

abiighodaro@gmail.com

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