Puthandiya
A fast-paced journey through the history of Nollywood and an insight into the turbulent current dynamics of the film industry based in Lagos. Measured by the number of productions, Nigerian Nollywood…
Puthandiya
A fast-paced journey through the history of Nollywood and an insight into the turbulent current dynamics of the film industry based in Lagos. Measured by the number of productions, Nigerian Nollywood is considered the "second largest film industry in the world" (UNESCO) - after Indian Bollywood, but ahead of Hollywood. The industry is based in the port metropolis of Lagos and is known for quickly produced low-budget films. However, in recent years, Nollywood has undergone major changes. The Internet enables inexpensive global distribution and numerous multiplex cinemas are opening in Africa's megacities. A turbulent dynamic has set in motion. A young start-up entrepreneur from Germany experienced the miracle of his career: It started with a few films on YouTube and led to the founding of the company that is now known as the "Netflix of Africa". Director Abba Makama dreams of a pan-African film movement and creates extraordinary reference works. Producer and filmmaker Don Omope is one of many British Nigerians who have recently returned to their country: "We are here to become the Tarantinos and Steven Spielbergs of Nigeria."
Puthandiya
Action,Thriller
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A fast-paced journey through the history of Nollywood and an insight into the turbulent current dynamics of the film industry based in Lagos. Measured by the number of productions, Nigerian Nollywood is considered the "second largest film industry in the world" (UNESCO) - after Indian Bollywood, but ahead of Hollywood. The industry is based in the port metropolis of Lagos and is known for quickly produced low-budget films.
However, in recent years, Nollywood has undergone major changes. The Internet enables inexpensive global distribution and numerous multiplex cinemas are opening in Africa's megacities. A turbulent dynamic has set in motion.
A young start-up entrepreneur from Germany experienced the miracle of his career: It started with a few films on YouTube and led to the founding of the company that is now known as the "Netflix of Africa". Director Abba Makama dreams of a pan-African film movement and creates extraordinary reference works. Producer and filmmaker Don Omope is one of many British Nigerians who have recently returned to their country: "We are here to become the Tarantinos and Steven Spielbergs of Nigeria.".