Project Detail

For Love

Synopsis

In this beautiful drama, a couple battle for a future where they can find a home and freedom that is not determined by where they’re from.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021 - Shorts - Your UK Or Mine?

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 min
Director
Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
Producer
Emily Morgan
Editor
Rebecca Lloyd
Screenwriter
Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
Director of Photography
Nanu Segal
Composer
Ré Olunuga
Principal cast
Ann Akinjirin, Marcy Dolapo Oni, Diana Yekinni, Damola Adelaja

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Quiddity Films

Emily Morgan

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