Lilies of the ghetto
The daily destruction of the lives of African youths who are forced by hardship into various crimes for survival, as typified in the ghettos of Nigeria. This movie represents a new tendency among the Nigerian film industry and film directors, who apart from Nollywood begun to develop a high quality cinema, accessible to a worldwide audience. Film professionals started to produce quality movies, despite the financial challenges that are obstacles to certain projects. Joseph Ugochukwu is part of the new movement.
Festivals & awards
Silicon Valley African Film Festival
Nomination for the Africa Movie
Academy Awards
Credits
Original Title
Lilies of the ghetto
Title
Lilies of the ghetto
Directed by
Joseph Ugochukwu
Country
Nigeria
Year
2010
Screenplay
Joseph Ugochukwu
Film Editing
Joseph Ugochukwu
Cinematography
Fortune Ejim
Sound
Noel Maigari
Production
Joseph Ugochukwu
Runtime
70 min.
Language
Englisch
Cast
Sunny Chikezie (Ijaloko), Emmanuel Ike (Johnny), H.B Banu (Konkolo), Prince Emeka (Small), Haruna Friday (Bobo), Chaqueshow Akuette (Fryo)