The Nigerian film industry, ‘Nollywood’, on
Monday said it would release “a must watch film”, titled
titled “October 1”, a dark psychological thriller film for
Nigeria’s independence anniversary.
The movie “October 1”, is slated to be released and
featured in Nigerian theatres, cinemas and viewing
locations from Oct. 1, which is Nigeria’s 54th
anniversary.
The film “October 1’’, premiered on Sept. 28, was written
by Tunde Babalola, produced and directed by Kunle
Afolayan, talks about Nigeria and the verge of
independence from British colonial rule.
“This masterpiece, which was directed by Mr Kunle
Afolayan, was reportedly made with over N200 million
and was shot in Lagos and Ondo states for over forty
days, after four months on pre-production.
“Mr Afolayan believes strongly that there is so much
potential for this kind of film and that people will start
believing in indigenous film projects after watching
‘October 1’.
“One thing is crystal clear; Nigerians and non-Nigerians
alike are waiting enthusiastically for the release of
October 1.
“It will swarm the cinemas to watch the movie that is
poised to leave a long lasting positive impression on all
who see it,” a statement on its website;
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October _1_(film) said.
“Afolayan, who was also an award winner of African
Magic Viewer Choice Award and popular filmmaker,
pointed out that ‘October 1’ is not just an entertainment
film, but also informative.
“For the older generation, especially those who were
part of independence, they will be able to see
themselves in this film.
“For the younger generation it’s a platform for many of
them who don’t know the story of Nigeria.
“We want the younger generation to know where we are
coming from and the older generation to see if we are
moving in the right direction,” it explained.
The statement also said: “The film had received
sponsorships from Lagos State Government, Toyota,
Elizade Motors and Sovereign Trust Insurance.
“The producer though didn’t want to do massive budget
projects at the time with the script original name ‘dust’
because it was acted on dusty ground.
“He knew he had no choice, as he wanted to interpret
the writer’s vision adequately because it is a `national
film with a universal appeal’.’’
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some
key Nollywood actors made up the cast crew of the film
‘October1’.
Some of the actors are Kanayo O. Kanayo, who acted
as Okafor; Bimbo Manuel, as Canon Kuforiji; Kehinde
Bankole as Miss Tawa, and Kayode Aderupoko as
Inspector Afonja.
Others include the famous veteran actor and
broadcaster, Sadiq Daba, who play lead character
Inspector DanWaziri, while Deola Sagoe of Haute
Couteur plays the
legendary Funmilayo Ransom Kuti, among others.
Kunle Afolayan, who was not left out in the cast like in
his previous films, featured in ‘October 1’ as a farmer
with the name Agbekoya. (NAN)
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