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

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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