The Griot (film)

The Griot
Release poster
Directed byAdeoluwa Owu
Screenplay byTemilolu Fosudo
Produced byGoodness Emmanuel
Starring
CinematographyAdeoluwa Owu
Edited byHakeem Olowookere
Production
company
Degzy Films
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • November 9, 2021 (2021-11-09)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

The Griot is a 2021 Nigerian drama film directed by Adeoluwa Owu and produced by Goodness Emmanuel. The film stars Lateef Adedimeji, Funso Adeolu, Goodness Emmanuel, Imoh Eboh, Sharon Jatto.[1][2] It was released on 9 November 2021 and premiered on Netflix in 2022.[3]

Plot

The film's theme revolves around a shy but skilled storyteller who has a talent for storytelling, but his best friend tries to take credit for his tales and win the heart of the woman they both love.[4][5]

Cast

  • Abimbola Adebajo as Queen
  • Lateef Adedimeji as Lakunle
  • Yewande Adekoya as Sunbo
  • Jare Adeniregun as Odejinmi
  • Funso Adeolu as Oba Adejare
  • Adekunle Adeosun as Patron
  • Fatimo Adio as Olori
  • Kunle Afod as Baba
  • Angela Babarinsa as Iyemojo
  • Imoh Eboh as Romoke
  • Goodness Emmanuel as Tiwa
  • Temilolu Fosudo as Sanmi

References

  1. ^ Oyero, Ezekiel (2022-12-03). "MOVIE REVIEW: The Griot: Indigenous film with promising concept". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  2. ^ "The Griot Movie Shows Simple Tale Regarding A Storyteller And Secrets - Lee Daily". leedaily.com. 2022-11-19. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
  3. ^ "the griot movie debut on netflix - Search". www.bing.com. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  4. ^ Abdul-Hafeez, Adedimeji Quayyim (2022-11-23). "'The Griot' is an exploration into the intricacies of love, tradition and opportunities [Pulse Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
  5. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-10-27). "Check out the official trailer for 'The Griot' directed by Adeoluwa Owu". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-19.