The Figurine
| The Figurine |
|
| Directed by |
Kunle Afolayan |
| Produced by |
Kunle Afolayan[1] |
| Written by |
Kemi Adesoye[2] |
| Starring |
Ramsey Nouah
Kunle Afolayan
Omoni Oboli
Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
Jide Kosoko
Wale Adebayo
Muraina Oyelami |
| Music by |
Eilam Hoffman |
| Editing by |
Kayode Adeleke, Steve Sodiya |
| Studio |
Golden Effects |
| Release date(s) |
February 6, 2009 (2009-02-06) (IFFR)
October 2, 2009 (2009-10-02) (Nigeria) |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| Language |
English |
| Budget |
₦50 million[3]
(ca. $330,000) |
The Figurine is a 2009 Nigerian thriller film written by Kemi Adesoye and produced & directed by Kunle Afolayan who also stars in the film as one of the main protagonists. The film received 10 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2010, including the awards for Best Picture, Heart of Africa, AMAA Achievement in Cinematography and AMAA Achievement in Visual Effect.[4][5][6]
Plot
While serving at a National Youth Service Corps camp, two friends find a mystical sculpture in an abandoned shrine in the forest, and one of them decides to take the artwork home. Unknown to them, the sculpture is from the Yoruba goddess Araromire which bestows seven years of good luck on anyone who encounters it, and after the seven years have expired, seven years of bad luck follow. The lives of the two friends begin to change for good, as they become successful and wealthy businessmen. However, after seven years things start to change for bad.[7][8]
Cast
References
- ^ "Araromire". Rotterdam, The Netherlands: The International Film Festival Rotterdam. http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/professionals/films/araromire/. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ^ "Kunle Afolayan - Review of The Figurine". Lagos, Nigeria: The Punch Online. http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art200908151455682. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (5 June 2010). "Nigerian helmer leads 'New Nollywood'". Variety (magazine) (New York, USA: Reed Business Information). http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118020218.html?categoryid=1019&cs=1. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
- ^ Tutton, Mark; Purefoy, Christian (April 30, 2010). "Stars shine at African Oscars". CNN International. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/04/30/african.movie.awards/index.html. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
- ^ Cassidy, Kevin; Frankie Edozien. "Nollywood planning its next move". Los Angeles, CA, USA: The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nollywood-planning-its-next-move-23564. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
- ^ "Kunle Afolayan’s Figurine sweeps AMAA awards". Lagos, Nigeria: Punch Online. http://www.punchontheweb.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art201004126484050. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ^ Folch, Christine. "Movie Review: The Figurine". New York, NY, USA: MTV Networks a division of Viacom International Inc. http://blog.mtviggy.com/2010/04/13/movie-review-the-figurine/. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
- ^ Idowu, Ayo (23 April 2010). "A review of Kunle Afolayan’s award-winning movie, Figurine". Nigerian Tribune (Ibadan, Nigeria). http://www.tribune.com.ng/index.php/weekend-starter/4445-a-review-of-kunle-afolayans-award-winning-movie-figurine. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
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