Welcome to Banoni City - Nya Escapes Being Married too Early

Synopsis

A series of animations seeking to defy gender stereotypes in West Africa. Following the story of Nya, a young woman from West Africa who dreams of a better life.
Official Selection Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2019 - Commissioned Films Competition

Details

Year: 2018
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 1 min 8 secs
Director: Angelin Paul
Producer: Cecilia Hue, Radha Chakraborty (Development Media International)
Screenwriter: Marguerite Abouet (script), Sandrine Sekulak (storyboard)
Animation: GHWA Productions
Commissioned for: UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) Sahel Women's Empowerment and Demographic Dividend (SWEDD) programme
Original Title: Bienvenue à Banoni City - Nya échappe au mariage précoce

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Ivory Coast, France, UK co-production

GHWA Productions (FR), Ellipsanime Productions (FR), Development Media International (UK)

Development Media International

Unit R
Reliance Wharf
Hertford Road
London
N1 5EW

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