| Living Funeral | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Udoka Oyeka |
| Written by | Akpor Kagho |
| Produced by | Orode Ryan-Okpu |
| Starring | Liz Benson-Ameye, Norbert Young and Stephanie Wilson. |
| Cinematography | Idhebor Kagho |
Release date | 2013 |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Living Funeral is a 2013 is a Nigerian Nollywood movie produced by Mrs Orode Ryan-Okpu and directed by Udoka Oyeka under the sponsorship of Pink Pearl Foundation.[1] The movie that sensitises the public on early discovery of breast cancer stars Liz Benson-Ameye, Norbert Young and Stephanie Wilson.[2][3]
Synopsis
The movie tells the ordeal of a young woman who had to face the reality of battling with a breast cancer. It also portrays how cordial relationship with the victim of any terminal diseases can help to boost their physical and psychological morale.[1][3]
Premiere
The movie was premiered in Lagos in October 2013 and later in Asaba, Delta State in December 2013.[2][3]
Award and nominations
The movie was nominated for eight Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) in 2013. The categories are;[3]
Best Movie 2013 (Orode Ryan-Okpu and Udoka Oyeka);
Best Movie-Drama (Orode Ryan-Okpu and Udoka Oyeka);
Best Movie Director (Udoka Oyeka);
Best Actress in a Drama (Stephanie Wilson);
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama (Liz Ameye).
Best Writer-Drama (Akpor Kagho);
Best Cinematographer (Idhebor Kagho); and Best Lighting Designer (Godwin Daniel).
References
- 1 2 "Liz Ameye, Nollywood veteran makes a comeback with Living Funeral". Vanguard News. 2014-01-28. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- 1 2 "Living funeral for premiere at Asaba". The Nation Newspaper. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- 1 2 3 4 jonathan (2013-12-18). "'Living Funeral', Cancer Awareness Film Gets Eight Nominations At 2014 AMVCAs". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.