For emphasis, there
have been some notable movies shot in the city of Calabar, they include Biyi
Bandele’s adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun and Jeta
Amata’s Amazing Grace. Over the years, there has been a slight decline in the
film drive, despite attempts at local production. Ebonylife TV relocated to
Lagos and AFRIFF moved on to other locations. Just recently, the cinema house
where residents enjoyed watching movies shut it’s Calabar doors, leaving movie
lovers with the online viewing option as well as purchase of Compact Discs
(CDs) after movies are released.
This void has
made an event like ’5 Movies and the Word’, a faith-based film festival, a
welcome innovation. The maiden edition
will feature live screening of five films aimed at reviewing the effects
of popular culture.
We look forward
to more innovation and hope to see many more world class films, events centered
around film and a new cinema in Calabar.
Copyright (C) 2018 Omonefe Oisedebamen Eruotor
Copyright (C) 2018 Omonefe Oisedebamen Eruotor
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