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{{Infobox film | |||
| name = ''Akambo'' | |||
| image = | |||
| alt = | |||
| caption = Worldwide theatrical release poster | |||
| director = [[Tiwura|August Nnamani]] | |||
| producer = [[Tiwura|Chioma Asiegbu]]<br>[[Tiwura|Thomas Andeme]]<br>[[Tiwura|Wole Ogunele]] | |||
| writer = [[Tiwura|Serena Omaye]]<br>[[Tiwura|Farzad Alfa]] | |||
| screenplay = [[Tiwura|J.T. Ilonzeh]]<br>[[Tiwura|Ejike Igwe]] | |||
| story = | |||
| based_on = [[Tiwura|Akambo: All Signs Point To The Bay]] by [[Tiwura|Okoro Prince]] | |||
| starring = [[Tiwura|Tobias Aniakor]]<br>[[Tiwura|Cherry Nbasi]]<br>[[Tiwura|Okwui Nzekwu]]<br>[[Tiwura|Tari Fasingha]] | |||
| narrator = | |||
| music = [[Tiwura|Obie Oku]] | |||
| cinematography = [[Tiwura|William Kelani]] | |||
| editing = [[Tiwura|Eze Adeola]] | |||
| production_companies = Sunrise Films | |||
| distributor = North Bahia Film Company | |||
| released = {{Film date|df=no|2022|10|24|[[Montecara Film Festival]]|2022|11|30|[[Kylaris|World]]}} | |||
| runtime = 121 minutes | |||
| country = [[Tiwura]] | |||
| language = [[Estmere|Estmerish]] | |||
| budget = | |||
| gross = | |||
}} | |||
'''''Akambo''''' is a 2023 [[Tiwura|Tiwuran]] {{wp|afrofuturism|bahiofuturist}} {{wp|science fiction film}} directed by [[Tiwura|August Nnamani]]. The film is based on the 2012 book [[Tiwura|Akambo: All Signs Point To The Bay]] written by [[Tiwura|Okoro Prince]]. The film stars [[Tiwura|Tobias Aniakor]], [[Tiwura|Cherry Nbasi]], [[Tiwura|Okwui Nzekwu]], and [[Tiwura|Tari Fasingha]]. The film sets itself around a {{wp|dystopia|dystopian}} future where the world has been torn apart by warfare, and the only promise for many is the {{wp|high-tech}} city of Akambo, which is built upon the Bay of [[Bahia]]. The film follows refugee Ekene(Aniakor) as he learns more and more about Akambo and the truth behind its existence. | |||
The film is set to debut at the [[84th Montecara Film Festival]]. | |||
==Plot== | |||
The film begins in {{wp|Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|post-apocalyptic}} [[Tiwura]]. The protagonist, Ekene, had finally reached the ruins of [[Omamiri]]. Ekene is jumped by a group of bandits as he enters the city, fending them off and escaping to a rusty nearby hotel. Ekene stops for the night, where he looks at his map, which has a line from [[Shangea]] all the way to the [[Bahia|Bay of Bahia]], and crosses out the last stop in his destination, Omamiri. After doing this, Ekene hears the crackling of flames and he looks outside and sees a raging forest fire in the distance. Relieved to see that it is at a good distance away, he falls asleep. He is awoken when he hears his door creak open, and a man walks in. Ekene reacts and pushes the man against a wall, asking him who he is and why he came into the room. The man tells him his name is Bahar Karubi, and he came to find "the city". Ekene asks Bahar how he found out about this it, and Bahar tells him that he was once a soldier in what remains of [[Zorasan]], and protected one of the world's holiest cities. One day, he was out on patrol and was ambushed by bandits. Bahar says he thought that would be his last day, until suddenly the gunshots were gone, and upon looking up to find the bandits, all he saw was a lone sign sitting in the desert that read "Find Paradise! Find the Grand City! Escape Desolation! Look for the Bay!" "Since then," Bahar exclaims, "I survived and have sought all around for paradise." Bahar asks Ekene why he is here, and Ekene replies that while he only remember faintly hearing about the city as a child. Bahar suddenly leaves the room, saying that he forgot his first aid kit somewhere else. Ekene tries to follow him, but Bahar is long gone. Looking out the window, Ekene makes a confused face as he sees pristine green trees where he saw the fire. Ignoring it, Ekene makes is way through the ruins of Omamiri. | |||
Ekene turns past a corner and sees the shoreline, and past it, a glistening skyline of buildings taller than he had ever seen. The architecture reflects a {{wp|afrofuturism|bahiofuturist}} style. Astonished Ekene slowly walks along the coast, eventually seeing a vast causeway stretching to the city in the bay. At the front there is a sign stating "Go in and Shine". Music ramps up as Ekene walks along the causeway, made of bright silverly and green metals and gems. Eventually, Ekene reaches the bright gates of the city. The doors open, and Ekene is greeted by a man. The man welcome Ekene and brings him to transportation pod that takes him around the city. The guide tells him the city is named Akambo, and it was built years ago after the fall of the world by brilliant men. Ekene asks why they leave signs around the world telling people to come here, to which the guide tells him that it is their goal to be a refuge for all mankind. The two arrive at a skyscraper | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:02, 23 September 2023
| Akambo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | August Nnamani |
| Written by | Serena Omaye Farzad Alfa |
| Screenplay by | J.T. Ilonzeh Ejike Igwe |
| Based on | Akambo: All Signs Point To The Bay by Okoro Prince |
| Produced by | Chioma Asiegbu Thomas Andeme Wole Ogunele |
| Starring | Tobias Aniakor Cherry Nbasi Okwui Nzekwu Tari Fasingha |
| Cinematography | William Kelani |
| Edited by | Eze Adeola |
| Music by | Obie Oku |
Production company | Sunrise Films |
| Distributed by | North Bahia Film Company |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | Tiwura |
| Language | Estmerish |
Akambo is a 2023 Tiwuran animated bahiofuturist science fiction film directed by August Nnamani. The film is based on the 2012 book Akambo: All Signs Point To The Bay written by Okoro Prince. The film stars Tobias Aniakor, Cherry Nbasi, Okwui Nzekwu, and Tari Fasingha. The film sets itself around a dystopian future where the world has been torn apart by warfare, and the only promise for many is the high-tech city of Akambo, which is built upon the Bay of Bahia. The film follows refugee Ekene(Aniakor) as he learns more and more about Akambo and the truth behind its existence.
The film is set to debut at the 84th Montecara Film Festival.
Plot
| Akambo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | August Nnamani |
| Written by | Serena Omaye Farzad Alfa |
| Screenplay by | J.T. Ilonzeh Ejike Igwe |
| Based on | Akambo: All Signs Point To The Bay by Okoro Prince |
| Produced by | Chioma Asiegbu Thomas Andeme Wole Ogunele |
| Starring | Tobias Aniakor Cherry Nbasi Okwui Nzekwu Tari Fasingha |
| Cinematography | William Kelani |
| Edited by | Eze Adeola |
| Music by | Obie Oku |
Production company | Sunrise Films |
| Distributed by | North Bahia Film Company |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | Tiwura |
| Language | Estmerish |
Akambo is a 2023 Tiwuran bahiofuturist science fiction film directed by August Nnamani. The film is based on the 2012 book Akambo: All Signs Point To The Bay written by Okoro Prince. The film stars Tobias Aniakor, Cherry Nbasi, Okwui Nzekwu, and Tari Fasingha. The film sets itself around a dystopian future where the world has been torn apart by warfare, and the only promise for many is the high-tech city of Akambo, which is built upon the Bay of Bahia. The film follows refugee Ekene(Aniakor) as he learns more and more about Akambo and the truth behind its existence.
The film is set to debut at the 84th Montecara Film Festival.
Plot
The film begins in post-apocalyptic Tiwura. The protagonist, Ekene, had finally reached the ruins of Omamiri. Ekene is jumped by a group of bandits as he enters the city, fending them off and escaping to a rusty nearby hotel. Ekene stops for the night, where he looks at his map, which has a line from Shangea all the way to the Bay of Bahia, and crosses out the last stop in his destination, Omamiri. After doing this, Ekene hears the crackling of flames and he looks outside and sees a raging forest fire in the distance. Relieved to see that it is at a good distance away, he falls asleep. He is awoken when he hears his door creak open, and a man walks in. Ekene reacts and pushes the man against a wall, asking him who he is and why he came into the room. The man tells him his name is Bahar Karubi, and he came to find "the city". Ekene asks Bahar how he found out about this it, and Bahar tells him that he was once a soldier in what remains of Zorasan, and protected one of the world's holiest cities. One day, he was out on patrol and was ambushed by bandits. Bahar says he thought that would be his last day, until suddenly the gunshots were gone, and upon looking up to find the bandits, all he saw was a lone sign sitting in the desert that read "Find Paradise! Find the Grand City! Escape Desolation! Look for the Bay!" "Since then," Bahar exclaims, "I survived and have sought all around for paradise." Bahar asks Ekene why he is here, and Ekene replies that while he only remember faintly hearing about the city as a child. Bahar suddenly leaves the room, saying that he forgot his first aid kit somewhere else. Ekene tries to follow him, but Bahar is long gone. Looking out the window, Ekene makes a confused face as he sees pristine green trees where he saw the fire. Ignoring it, Ekene makes is way through the ruins of Omamiri.
Ekene turns past a corner and sees the shoreline, and past it, a glistening skyline of buildings taller than he had ever seen. The architecture reflects a bahiofuturist style. Astonished Ekene slowly walks along the coast, eventually seeing a vast causeway stretching to the city in the bay. At the front there is a sign stating "Go in and Shine". Music ramps up as Ekene walks along the causeway, made of bright silverly and green metals and gems. Eventually, Ekene reaches the bright gates of the city. The doors open, and Ekene is greeted by a man. The man welcome Ekene and brings him to transportation pod that takes him around the city. The guide tells him the city is named Akambo, and it was built years ago after the fall of the world by brilliant men. Ekene asks why they leave signs around the world telling people to come here, to which the guide tells him that it is their goal to be a refuge for all mankind. The two arrive at a skyscraper