The Island is a 2018 Nigerian action film directed by Toka McBaror.[1] The film was co-produced by Daniel Cole Chiori and Freda Francis and stars Nollywood actors and actress such as Femi Adebayo, Segun Arinze, Sukanmi Bahlofin, Sambasa Nzeribe.[2]
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| Directed by | Toka McBaror |
| Written by | Smart Conrad |
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| Cinematography | Toka McBaror |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
Hamza (Sambasa Nzeribe), a colonel in the army, intercepts a conversation regarding a weapon sales deal between an unknown terrorist and an agent, and while trying to get the intel to his commanding officer he makes a shocking discovery.[3]
Cast edit
- Femi Adebayo as Kola
- Segun Arinze as Major Gata
- Sukanmi Bahlofin as Bishop
- Tokunbor Idowu as Sandra
- Sambasa Nzeribe as Hamza
- Anita Osikweme Osikhena as Grace
Production edit
The film was produced by Achievas Entertainment Limited.[4]
Release edit
The movie was initially produced with the title Death Island[5] and uploaded November 2017 on YouTube by Fresh Nigerian Movie Trailers. However, the official trailer was released in May 2018, and the actual release by Achievas Entertainment on August 10, 2018.[6]
Reception edit
Speaking ahead of the movie's official release after the trailer's release which he patronized on social media, Innocent Idibia, a popular Nigerian singer commented about the film that it was a new era for the Nollywood.[4]
In Toronto, Canada, the film won several awards at the TINFF 2018 Nollywood Movie awards, including Best African Film award, Best Nollywood Actress award won by Tokunbo Idowu also known as TBoss), Best Supporting Actor award won by Segun Arinze, and Best Nollywood Director award won by Toka McBaror. Earlier on, it was also nominated for the Best Feature Film, Best Producer, Best Editing, Best Photography and Best Cinematography award categories.[2]
References edit
- ^ Okechukwu, Daniel (October 30, 2019). "TOKA MCBAROR TEASES ACTION CRIME TV SERIES 'PAPER BOAT'". Culture Custodian. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "Nigerian Movie, The Island, Wins Best African Film Award at TINFF". The National Reporter. August 18, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (August 10, 2018). "Five Nollywood movies to see this weekend". Premium Times. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "2Baba hypes upcoming movie, 'The Island'". The Nation. May 10, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ Kareem, Tolu (September 13, 2017). "#NewTeaserAlert: War Is Coming In Toka McBaror's 'Death Island'!". Xplore Nollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ Willie, Okwaowo (August 6, 2018). "The Most Anticipated Movie Of 2018 'The Island' In Cinemas August 10". Connect Nigeria. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
External links edit
- The Island at IMDb
- The Island on Netflix
- The Island on Film Freeway.
- The Island on Letterboxd
- The Island on Télérama
- The Island on IUVITS MEDIA SALES
