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Nigerian Cinema (Nollywood)
The most prolific film industry on earth by volume, built on direct-to-video economics and a melodramatic register that answers to its own audience rather than to festivals.
Four textbook cases
Not the best four — the four that define the shape. Start anywhere.
Lionheart
Sheldon Lettich · 1990
The Figurine: Araromire
Kunle Afolayan · 2009
Living in Bondage
Chris Obi Rapu · 1992
King of Boys
Kemi Adetiba · 2018
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Set the clock, pick the awards, and let your guild nominate. Six films over three months is the recommended shape.
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