Invasion 1897 (2014)
- Directed by
- Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
- Genre
- historical film
- Country
- Nigeria
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rating
- 3.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This film recreates the events leading up to the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom. It shows the attack on the ancient kingdom, the looting of its treasures, and the exile of its king.
epichistoricalsolemndramaticintensepolitically chargedvisually heavymournful
What happens
Invasion 1897 is a 2014 Nigerian epic historical film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun. It stars Segun Arinze, Paul Obazele and Charles Inojie. Released in 2014, the film re-enacts the historical events that culminated in the February 1897 invasion, destruction and looting of the ancient Kingdom of Benin; and the deposition and exile of its once powerful king. At the Best of Nollywood Awards, Invasion 1897 was nominated for Best Cinematography, Best Actor, Best Special Effects, and Best Editing, and won awards for Best Film, Best Sound Design and Best Director. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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