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Across the Niger (2004)

Across the Niger poster
Directed by
Izu Ojukwu
Genre
drama film
Country
Nigeria
Runtime
1h 22m
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This film follows characters caught in the Nigerian Civil War. It explores the personal and moral conflicts that arise from the war. The story focuses on love and loyalty amidst a divided nation.

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What happens

Across the Niger is a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by Kingsley Ogoro, directed by Izu Ojukwu and written by Kabat Esosa Egbon. It is a sequel to Battle of Love and makes a bold yet sensitive foray into the moral dilemmas of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). It is a story of Nigeria, a love story of Africa: its past, its present and its future. The film stars Chiwetalu Agu, who was nominated for best actor in a supporting role at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for his performance. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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