Invasion 1897 Explained

Invasion 1897
Director:Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Producer:Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Starring:Mike Omoregbee
Charles Venn
Tim Robinson
Gareth Mort
Cinematography:Dev Agarwal
Editing:Amen Imasuen
Runtime:113 minutes
Studio:Ice Slide Films
Country:Nigeria
Language:English
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Invasion 1897 is a Nigerian movie that re-enacted the historical events that culminated in the February, 1897 invasion, destruction and looting of the ancient West African kingdom of Benin; and the deposition and exile of its once powerful king. The movie which was produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen was released in 2014 and features several Nollywood actors including Segun Arinze, Paul Obazele and Charles Inojie. The plot of the story picks off from the narration of a young prince of Benin, who was arrested and brought to trial for stealing historical artifacts from a British museum and his journey into history to defend himself.[1] [2] [3]

At BON Awards, Invasion 1897 was nominated for best cinematography, best actor, best special effects, best editing and it won for Best film, best sound design and best Director.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. An Interpretation of Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen's "Invasion 1897". International Journal of Zambrut (International Journal of Social, Politics & Humanities). Onwuliri. Edmund. January 2019.
  2. Web site: See full list of winners. 14 December 2015.
  3. News: Invasion 1897 review. Somuah-Annan. Grace Afua. 2018-11-24. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2015 BON Awards -Best of Nollywood Full List of Winners. 13 December 2015.
  5. Web site: Home . bonawards.com.