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The New Patriots
Director:Adebayo Tijani
Terry Ayebo
Producer:Rotimi Adelola
Screenplay:Niji Akanni
Story:Rotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom
Starring:Akin Lewis
Lateef Adedimeji
Bimbo Oshin
Dele Odule
Taiwo Ibikunle
Cinematography:Lukman Abdulrahman
Distributor:Bluepictures Film Distribution
Runtime:103 minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:English
Yoruba

The New Patriots is a 2020 Nigerian political drama film directed by Adebayo Tijani and Terry Ayebo.[1] The film was produced by Rotimi Adelola, from a screenplay (in English) by Niji Akanni and translated to Yoruba by Prof. Mrs. Oluwayemisi Adebowale.[2] The story was written by Rotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom.[3] [4] [5] The script contributors include Tunde Kelani, Rotimi Adelola, Niji Akanni, Muritala Sule, film director Dami Taiwo and Jibola Soyele. The film received positive reviews from critics and was screened at several international film festivals

The film stars Akin Lewis, Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Oshin, Dele Odule and Taiwo Ibikunle. The film celebrates youth participation in the democratic process.[6] [7] [8] [9]

Cast

Reception

A new social impact movie, The New Patriots, has been officially selected to be premiered in 3 countries in their respective film festivals:

The Film received an Honourable Mention at the 2021 Berlin Flash Film Festival, Germany.[12]

Awards and nominations

YearFilm FestivalsCategoryRecipientResultRef
2021Five Continents International Film FestivalBest Action Feature FilmThe New Patriots[13]
Best Lead Actor in a Feature FilmLateef Adedimeji
Best Lead Actress in a Feature FilmDamipe Adekoya
Best Production Feature FilmRotimi Adelola
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) Best Film - AfricanThe New Patriots[14]
Best Drama - Nollywood
Best Movie Trailer
Best Movie Producer - AfricaRotimi Adelola

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 9 August 2020 . Production firms release The New Patriots . 9 August 2020 . The Sun Nigeria . en-US.
  2. Web site: 3 August 2020 . Ex–Ondo SSG Out With New Blockbuster . 3 August 2020 . News Now Online . en-US.
  3. News: Why everyone has to see The New Patriots movie - Rotimi Adelola . . 23 December 2020.
  4. Web site: 3 August 2020 . Nnenna Ihebom: Directory of Nigerian Female Authors (DINFA) Author Profile . 3 August 2020 . Directory of Nigerian Female Authors (DINFA) . en-US.
  5. Book: Ihebom . Nnenna . Patriots and Sinners . 3 August 2020 . 9789785278095 . en-US . 3 August 2020.
  6. Web site: 3 August 2020 . Dele Odule, Akin Lewis, Others Sparkle in The New Patriots, Dr Rotimi Adelola's Political Movie Thriller . 3 August 2020 . The Podium Media . en-US.
  7. News: 27 August 2020 . Movie Alert: Youths Tackle Corrupt, Mindless Power Brokers . en-US . . 27 August 2020.
  8. News: 9 December 2020 . Rotimi Adelola's 'The New Patriots' set to hit screens . en-US . . 9 December 2020.
  9. News: 9 December 2020 . Lateef Adedimeji, Odule, Oshin fight corruption in The New Patriots . en-US . . 9 December 2020.
  10. News: 3 January 2021 . 2021 Five Continents International Film Festival . en-US . Five Continents International Film Festival .
  11. Web site: 3 January 2021 . Nigeria's 'The New Patriots' selected for International Film Festival in Venezuela . . en-US.
  12. Web site: 27 February 2021 . Berlin Flash Film Festival (January 2021 Winners) . Berlin Flash Film Festival . en-US.
  13. Web site: 2020 Five Continents International Film Festival. 23 March 2021. Five Continents International Film Festival.
  14. Web site: Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) 2021. 24 July 2021. Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF).

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