Feathered Dreams is a 2012 Nigerian-Ukrainian drama film, directed by Andrew Rozhen, who also stars in the film with Omoni Oboli.[1] The film which is the first collaboration between Nigeria and Ukraine tells the story of a young Nigerian medical student in Ukraine, Sade (Omoni Oboli) who dreams of becoming a singer, but she's faced with several difficulties associated with being a foreigner.[2][3] Feathered Dreams is also the first Ukrainian English-language feature film.[4]
| Feathered Dreams | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Andrew Rozhen |
| Written by | Aleksandr Rozhen |
| Produced by | Austeen Eboka Michael Maltsev Igor Maron Philipp Rozhen |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Dmirtiy Nedria |
| Edited by | Vladimir Morozov |
| Music by | Vusyk Sergey |
Production company | Highlight Pictures |
| Distributed by | Highlight Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Countries | Nigeria Ukraine |
| Languages | |
Cast
edit- Omoni Oboli as Sade
- Evgeniy Kazantsev as Bronnikov
- Andrew Rozhen as Dennis
- Philippa Peter as Nkechi
- Conrad Tilla as Sade's father
- Oksana Voronina as
- Austeen Eboka as
Production
editThe Co-production of Feathered Dreams came as a result of the need for Ukrainian filmmakers to get into the Nigerian market and the African market at large.[5][6] The Ukrainian film industry was facing funding difficulties and lack of state's support, so filmmakers were sourcing for alternatives by collaborating with thriving industries.[6] Igor Maron, one of the producers stated that he was inspired to be part of the project after he visited Abuja, Nigeria and he could find so many Nigerians who could speak Russian and Ukrainian because they'd studied in the former Soviet Union,[7] so he thought it'd nice to have a film that focuses on the foreign community in Ukraine.[6][8] The director Andrew Rozhen had to travel twice to Nigeria to familiarize with the methods of film production in Nollywood.[5][9] The film was shot on location in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2011 and it marks the first collaboration between Nigeria and Ukraine.[2][3] It is also the first Ukrainian English-language feature film.[4] Omoni Oboli travelled twice to Ukraine during the duration of filming, spending six weeks and two weeks respectively.[4] the director, Rozhen, who also played the male lead role in the film had no prior acting experience. His decision to act in the film was due to the lack of English speaking actors in Ukraine.[7]
Music and Soundtrack
edit| Feathered Dreams OST | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 10 June 2012 |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Length | 11:19 |
| Label | Lavina Music Highlight Pictures |
| Producer | Vusyk Sergey |
Music for Feathered Dreams was composed by Sergey Vusyk. The song "My Everything" was penned by Natalia Shamaya and performed by Gaitana. The Original Soundtrack was released under Lavina music label and Highlight Pictures.[10]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Everything" | Gaitana | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Khreschatyk" | Vusyk Sergey | 2:25 |
| 3. | "Feathered Dreams (Main Theme)" | Vusyk Sergey | 1:54 |
| 4. | "Deportation" | Vusyk Sergey | 1:56 |
| 5. | "Feathered Dreams (Theme #1)" | Vusyk Sergey | 1:06 |
| Total length: | 11:19 | ||
Awards
editFeathered Dreams was nominated for two awards at the 2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards in the categories; "Best Film Diaspora" and "Best Film Director – Diaspora".[11][12][13]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b "Omoni Oboli sizzles in "Feathered Dreams" (VIDEO)". Africa Movie News. 15 July 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-07-17. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ a b "COMING SOON: Feathered Dreams". Nollywood Reinvented. Nollywood Reinvented. 12 July 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ a b c Kunene, Ayanda (23 August 2012). "Omoni Oboli talks to AfricaMagic". DStv. Africa Magic. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ a b Kozlov, Andy (31 July 2012). "The first Nigerian film production in Europe. It turns Ukrainian phones red and challenges (Half of A Yellow Sun) in authenticity". Steppes in Sync. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ a b c "The Feathered Dreams". Weast Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ a b Schmiedlechner, Daniela (2012). "Coming Attraction". Whats on Kiev. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ Sergio (13 July 2012). "Trailer Watch - 'Feathered Dreams' (Nollywood And The Ukraine Meet)". IndieWire. Shadow and Act. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ "What does Nollywood and Ukraine Have in Common – Feathered Dreams". All African Cinema. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ "Feathered Dreams OST". SoundCloud. SoundCloud. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
- ^ "Full list of Winners for GIAMA 2013". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ "Pictures from 2013 GIAMA Awards". momo.com. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ "Pictures from 2013 GIAMA Awards". gistreel.com. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.