Cinematheque: Nollywood - Nigerian Cinema
Osuofia in London (Nigeria, 2003, DVD, color, 105 min.) Directed by Kingsley Ogoro, with Nkem Owoh, Mara Derwent, Charles Angiana
Event Details
Date
Friday, March 4, 2011
Time
7 p.m.
Location
UW Cinematheque, 4070, Vilas Hall
Description
One of the best-loved Nigerian comedies is also one of the first Nigerian movies to reach international audiences. Comedian Nkem Owo (the Nigerian Mr. Bean), stars as the lazy village deer-hunter Osuofia, who owes money left and right. When he inherits his brother’s fortune, Osuofia swaps village life for the bright lights of London. The jokes are mostly on him, but he is smart enough to spot a scam when he sees one, at least if it doesn’t involve his brother’s beautiful fiancée Samantha.
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