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Adesuwa (2012)

Adesuwa poster
Directed by
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Genre
drama film
Country
Nigeria
Runtime
2h 04m
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young woman in 19th-century Nigeria resists a forced marriage to an older man. Her defiance sets off a chain of events that affect her family and community. The story is set in the Benin Kingdom.

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What happens

Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust) is a 2012 Nigerian historical fiction film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. It stars Olu Jacobs, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, and Kofi Adjorlolo. The film was scheduled to be released in theatres across Nigeria on 4 May 2012, but due to an ownership rift between the director and executive producer, it was released on DVD. The film was shot in Benin City, Edo State. It received 10 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards, and won the awards for Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual effects, and Best Nigerian film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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