Multiple award winning Nigerian movies, Knocking on Heaven’s Door, Half of a Yellow Sun, October 1 are among 5 other Nollywood flicks which will be showcased at the 3rd Woodpecker International Film Festival (WFF), in New Delhi, India.
The festival which is known for its focus on issue-based cinema projects will have a special segment on Nigerian Films in its world panorama section.
According to Narender Yadav, Founder Director, Woodpecker International Film Festival (WFF), the festival is going to be a unique platform to promote Nigerian cinema in India.
“It’s for the first time that a serious attempt is being made to bring Nigerian cinema to the Indian audience. I am sure this is going to be an enriching experience for cinema lovers in India. At the same time, these films will also attract large number of Nigerian youths, who are in New Delhi either for their higher studies or for work. Overall, it’s going to be an exciting feature of our festival this year ” he said in a statement made available to Naij.com
Other selected Nigerian movies are Brothers directed by Azubuike Erinugha , Bedlam directed by David Nnaji, Thy will be Done directed by Obi Emelonye, Doll House directed by Kayode Peters.
others are Silent Tears directed by Ishaya Bako, Silent Tears directed by Ishaya Bako and Champagne – directed by Emem Isong.
The Festival Jury for this year’s edition is headed by acclaimed actor and theatre director Mr. Avijit Dutt. The Jury also has Nigerian writer and filmmaker Mr Onyeka Newuele. Other esteemed members of the Jury include Oscar Nominated director-producer, writer and actor Ms. Ajita Suchitra Veera, journalist Mr. Mihir Shrivastav and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Member Mr. Ashieem Kaisthaa.
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