Orah (film)
Orah is a Canadian crime thriller film, written and directed by Lonzo Nzekwe, and slated for release in 2023.[1] The film stars Oyin Oladejo as Orah Madukaku, a Nigerian woman who moved to Canada as a refugee after intentionally killing a man in her youth. Getting involved in a money laundering scheme in the hopes of finally being able to bring her son to Canada, she runs afoul of ringleader Bami Hazar (Lucky Ejim), who orders the murder of her son, sparking Orah to go on a revenge spree to settle the score.[2]
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Directed by | Lonzo Nzekwe |
Written by | Lonzo Nzekwe |
Produced by | Amos Adetuyi Floyd Kane Lonzo Nzekwe |
Starring | Oyin Oladejo Lucky Ejim |
Cinematography | Ricardo Diaz |
Edited by | Marc Roussel |
Music by | Felipe Téllez |
Production company | Circle Blue Entertainment |
Distributed by | Levelfilm |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
Countries | Canada and Nigeria |
Language | English |
The cast also includes Morgan Bedard, Agape Mngomezulu, Somkele Iyamah, Oris Erhuero, OC Ukeje, Christopher Seivright, Chris Farquhar, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Femi Lawson, Jim Calarco, Tina Mba, Phil Popp, Ruby Akubueze, Angel Oduko, Eric Obinna, Novo Imonieroh, Moc Madu and Kelechi Udegbe.
Production
The film was shot principally in Sudbury, Ontario, in 2022,[1] with some later location shooting in Lagos, Nigeria where it was art directed by Nigerian production designer and art director, Abisola Omolade.[3][4]
Distribution
The film was screened for distributors and industry professionals at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, in the Industry Selects program.[5] The film will have its official public premiere at the 2023 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival.[6]
References
- Angelica Babiera, "Circle Blue, Freddie Films, IronFlix team up on Orah". Playback, November 21, 2022.
- Etan Vlessing, "Oyin Oladejo Nabs Lead in Refugee Revenge Drama ‘Orah’". The Hollywood Reporter, November 16, 2022.
- "Lonzo Nzekwe wraps up principal photography on ORAH". The Guardian, December 10, 2022.
- Okanlawon, Taiwo (August 22, 2023). "Nigerian Film 'Orah' Art directed by Abisola Omolade to Shine at Toronto". Vanguard (Nigeria).
- Jeremy Kay, "James Marsh, Rebecca Snow, Neil Burger films among 12 TIFF Industry Selects sales titles". Screen Daily, August 21, 2023.
- Clement Goh, "Cinéfest Sudbury marks 35 years with focus on comedy and vampires". CBC Northern Ontario, August 23, 2023.