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{{Short description|2021 Nigerian Film}}
'''''La Femme Anjola''''' is an upcoming movie written by [[Tunde Babalola]] and directed by [[Mildred Okwo]].<ref name= Ekechukwu>Ferdinand Ekechukwu, [https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/07/06/la-femme-anjola-a-tale-of-love-sex-greed/ La Femme Anjola: A Tale of Love, Sex, Greed], ''This Day'', July 6, 2019.</ref>
{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| italic_title = La Femme Anjola
| image = La Femme Anjola Poster.jpg
| director = [[Mildred Okwo]]
| writer = [[Tunde Babalola]]
| starring = [[Rita Dominic]] <br>
[[Nonso Bassey]]<br>
[[Joke Silva]]<br>
[[Femi Jacobs]]<br>
[[Aderounmu Adejumoke]]<br>
| released = {{Film date|2021|03|19}}
| country = [[Nigeria]]
| language = English
}}{{italic title}}
{{use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}


''La Femme Anjola'', a [[film noir]] psychological thriller, stars [[Rita Dominic]] as a [[femme fatale]] with whom a young stockbroker, played by [[Nonso Bassey]], falls in love. The film’s cast also includes [[Joke Silva]], [[Femi Jacobs]], [[Aderounmu Adejumoke]], Bassey Ekpeyong, Uzor Osimkpa,<ref name= Ekechukwu/> [[Michelle Dede]], [[Mumbi Maina]] and Soso Soberekon.<ref name=Bada>Gbenga Bada, [https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/rita-dominic-shoots-final-scenes-of-la-femme-anjola-in-south-africa/8rh7z9z Rita Dominic shoots final scenes of ‘La Femme Anjola’ in South Africa], ''pulse.ng'', September 5, 2019.</ref>
'''''La Femme Anjola''''' is a 2021 film written by [[Tunde Babalola]] and directed by [[Mildred Okwo]]. It is a [[film noir]] psychological thriller which stars [[Rita Dominic]] and [[Nonso Bassey]].<ref name="Ekechukwu">Ferdinand Ekechukwu, [https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/07/06/la-femme-anjola-a-tale-of-love-sex-greed/ "La Femme Anjola: A Tale of Love, Sex, Greed"], ''This Day'', July 6, 2019.</ref><ref name="Bada">Gbenga Bada, [https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/rita-dominic-shoots-final-scenes-of-la-femme-anjola-in-south-africa/8rh7z9z "Rita Dominic shoots final scenes of 'La Femme Anjola' in South Africa"], ''pulse.ng'', September 5, 2019.</ref> It was released in cinemas on March 19, 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Obioha|first=Vanessa|date=2021-03-19|title=Review: Different Shades of Entrapment in 'La Femme Anjola'|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/03/19/review-different-shades-of-entrapment-in-la-femme-anjola/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=[[This Day]]|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Synopsis ==
The film is scheduled for 2020 release.<ref>Akinsetan Akinrele, [https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/10/mercy-eke-roots-for-rita-dominic-to-emerge-best-actress-at-amaa-2019/ Mercy Eke Roots for Rita Dominic to emerge best actress at AMAA 2019], ''New Telegraph'', October 19, 2019.</ref>
''La Femme Anjola'' revolves around a stockbroker who fell in love with a mysterious woman.<ref name=":0" /> Anjola is married to a gangster who owns a nightclub where she does live performances.<ref name=":0" />

== Cast ==

* [[Rita Dominic]]
* [[Nonso Bassey]]
* [[Joke Silva]]
* [[Femi Jacobs]]
* [[Aderounmu Adejumoke]]
* Bassey Ekpeyong
* Uzor Osimkpa
* Paul Adams
* [[Shawn Faqua]]
* [[Michelle Dede]]
* [[Mumbi Maina]]
* Soso Soberekon

== Production and release ==
The trio of Mildred Okwo, Tunde Babalola and Rita Dominic reunited for this production since the release of their 2012 film, ''[[The Meeting (2012 film)|The Meeting]]''.

The film was reported to be removed from Film House Cinemas across Nigeria to make way for the movie ''Prophetess.''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nwogu|first=Precious|date=2021-04-02|title='La Femme Anjola' has been yanked from some Filmhouse cinemas: Here's what fans are saying|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/la-femme-anjola-yanked-from-cinemas/psc7sls|access-date=2021-04-08|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref> Speaking in an interview with The Cable newspapers, director Okwo blamed the action on monopoly in the Nigerian film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-04|title=INTERVIEW: Mildred Okwo opens up on premature cinema exit of 'La Femme Anjola'|url=http://lifestyle.thecable.ng/mildred-okwo-la-femme-anjola/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=TheCable Lifestyle|language=en-US}}</ref> She mentioned that the same cinema company had removed her 2015 film ''Surulere,'' under controversial circumstances. Public reactions following the removal affirmed Okwo's take, and she mentioned that she is planning to go digital via her company's online platforms and streaming services.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Recipient
!Result
!Ref
|-
| rowspan="4" |2021
| rowspan="4" |[[17th Africa Movie Academy Awards|Africa Movie Academy Awards]]
|[[Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role|Best Actor in a Leading Role]]
|[[Nonso Bassey]]
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="4" |<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|last=Banjo|first=Noah|date=2021-10-29|title=FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021|url=https://punchng.com/full-list-ayinla-omo-ghetto-the-saga-bag-multiple-nominations-at-amaa-2021/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role|Best Actress in a Leading Role]]
|Rita Dominic
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Nigerian Film|Best Nigerian Film]]
| rowspan="2" |''La Femme Anjola''
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Sound|Best Sound]]
|{{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="6" |2022
| rowspan="6" |[[2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards]]
|Best Supporting Actress
|Mumbi Maina
|{{pending}}
| rowspan="6" |<ref>{{Cite news |title=2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list |work=BBC News Pidgin |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-60818021 |access-date=2022-03-26}}</ref>
|-
|Best Costume Designer
|Yolanda Okereke
|{{pending}}
|-
|Best Make Up
|Abiola Popoola
|{{pending}}
|-
|Best Writer
|Tunde Babalola
|{{pending}}
|-
|Best Overall Movie
|Mildred Okwo And Rita Dominic
|{{pending}}
|-
|Best Director
|Mildred Okwo
|{{pending}}
|}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:52, 6 May 2024

La Femme Anjola
Directed byMildred Okwo
Written byTunde Babalola
StarringRita Dominic

Nonso Bassey
Joke Silva
Femi Jacobs

Aderounmu Adejumoke
Release date
  • March 19, 2021 (2021-03-19)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

La Femme Anjola is a 2021 film written by Tunde Babalola and directed by Mildred Okwo. It is a film noir psychological thriller which stars Rita Dominic and Nonso Bassey.[1][2] It was released in cinemas on March 19, 2021.[3]

Synopsis[edit]

La Femme Anjola revolves around a stockbroker who fell in love with a mysterious woman.[3] Anjola is married to a gangster who owns a nightclub where she does live performances.[3]

Cast[edit]

Production and release[edit]

The trio of Mildred Okwo, Tunde Babalola and Rita Dominic reunited for this production since the release of their 2012 film, The Meeting.

The film was reported to be removed from Film House Cinemas across Nigeria to make way for the movie Prophetess.[4] Speaking in an interview with The Cable newspapers, director Okwo blamed the action on monopoly in the Nigerian film industry.[5] She mentioned that the same cinema company had removed her 2015 film Surulere, under controversial circumstances. Public reactions following the removal affirmed Okwo's take, and she mentioned that she is planning to go digital via her company's online platforms and streaming services.[citation needed]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Nonso Bassey Nominated [6]
Best Actress in a Leading Role Rita Dominic Nominated
Best Nigerian Film La Femme Anjola Nominated
Best Sound Nominated
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress Mumbi Maina Pending [7]
Best Costume Designer Yolanda Okereke Pending
Best Make Up Abiola Popoola Pending
Best Writer Tunde Babalola Pending
Best Overall Movie Mildred Okwo And Rita Dominic Pending
Best Director Mildred Okwo Pending

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ferdinand Ekechukwu, "La Femme Anjola: A Tale of Love, Sex, Greed", This Day, July 6, 2019.
  2. ^ Gbenga Bada, "Rita Dominic shoots final scenes of 'La Femme Anjola' in South Africa", pulse.ng, September 5, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Obioha, Vanessa (March 19, 2021). "Review: Different Shades of Entrapment in 'La Femme Anjola'". This Day. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  4. ^ Nwogu, Precious (April 2, 2021). "'La Femme Anjola' has been yanked from some Filmhouse cinemas: Here's what fans are saying". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "INTERVIEW: Mildred Okwo opens up on premature cinema exit of 'La Femme Anjola'". TheCable Lifestyle. April 4, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  6. ^ Banjo, Noah (October 29, 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  7. ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved March 26, 2022.

External links[edit]


source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=La_Femme_Anjola&diff=1222596540&oldid=926604723

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