Esohe | |
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Directed by | Charles Uwagbai Robert O'Peters |
Written by | Bimbo Manuel |
Produced by | Robert O'Peters , Charles Uwagbai |
Starring | Jemima Osunde Jimmy Jean-Louis Oghenekaro Itene Omo Godwyn Williams Chris Attoh |
Cinematography | Fabian Hooks Emeka Madu Austin Nwaolie |
Edited by | Jude Legema |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
Country | Nigeria |
Languages | English Yoruba |
Budget | $100,000 (estd.) |
Esohe, is a 2018 Nigerian epic fantasy thriller film co-directed by Charles Uwagbai and Robert O'Peters and co-produced by Robert O'Peters.[1] The film stars Jemima Osunde in lead role along with Jimmy Jean-Louis. Oghenekaro Itene, Omo Godwyn Williams and Chris Attoh made supportive roles and an ensemble cast.[2] The film revolves around Gary Barbar, who suffers repeated nightmares and later unveils as the reincarnation and reunion of Ifagbai, the son of Eghosa the Oba’s warrior, his long-lost lover, Esohe.[3][4]
The film has been shot in Benin City, Nigeria.[5] The film received mostly positive critical acclaim, and was screened worldwide.[6] In 2018, at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, the film was nominated for five award categories: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Achievement in Visual Effect, Achievement in Make-up, and Achievement in Costume Design.[7] In USA, the film became a blockbuster.[8]