“When Nigeria Happens” 16th African Film Festival Munich
Nigeria’s first contemporary dance film: A group of young dancers dream of making a living from their art. But as Fagbo desperately searches for money for his sick mother and social pressure mounts, their unity and their dreams are in danger of falling apart. Nigeria 2025, 120 minutes, original with English subtitles, feature film. Directed by Ema Edosio Deelen
Nigeria’s first contemporary dance film: A group of young dancers dream of making a living from their art. But as Fagbo desperately searches for money for his sick mother and social pressure mounts, their unity and their dreams are in danger of falling apart. Nigeria 2025, 120 minutes, original with English subtitles, feature film. Directed by Ema Edosio Deelen
The screening is followed by a discussion about the film via Zoom with its director, co-screenwriter and co-producer, Ema Edosio Deelen, moderated by Barbara Off (DOK.fest München)
When Nigeria Happens had its world premiere as the opening film in the Open Doors section of the 2025 Locarno Film Festival.
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