Chetanna

Chetanna

Theatrical poster
Directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka
Produced by Chigozie Atuanya
Screenplay by Augusta C. Augustina
Story by Chigozie Atuanya
Starring
Distributed by ZealView Productions
Release dates
  • October 11, 2014 (2014-10-11) (U.S)
Country Nigeria
Language Igbo

Chetanna is a 2014 drama film directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka and produced by Chigozie Atuanya.

Background

Chetanna is an Igbo language film shot in Enugu State, Southern Nigeria.[1] It was screened at the 2014 World Igbo Festival of Arts and Culture, Virginia, U.S.[2] Upon the premiering of Chetanna on October 11, 2014 at the Igbo Catholic Community Centre, Houston, the film became the first Igbo language film to be premiered in the United States.[3] It also toured and premiered in five cities in Nigeria including Awka, Aba, Enugu, Owerri and Umuahia.[3][4][5]

Critical review

Upon its release, Chetanna was received positively. Chido Nwangwu of USAfrica commended Chigozie Atuanya for promoting Igbo language through the film, further stating that: "The Chetanna movie is an important contribution to the issue of "vanishing" Igbo language; following in the groundbreaking Igbo movie, Living in Bondage".[1]

Cast

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2014 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Indigenous Movie Won [6]
2015 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Use of Nigerian Food in a Movie Nominated [7]
11th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Film in African Language Nominated [8]

References

  1. 1 2 Chido Nwangwu (13 October 2014). "USAfrica: Nollywood star Chigozie Atuanya's versatile skills shine alongside Ebube Nwagbo, Queen Nwokoye in "Chetanna" movie premiere in USA". USAfrica. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  2. ↑ Shaibu Husseini (24 August 2014). "Nigeria: Chetanna Blues for Igbo in Diaspora". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  3. 1 2 "NOLLYWOOD CHIGOZIE ATUANYA'S AKA 'CHETANNA' WINS THE BEST INDIGENOUS FILM AT GIAMA AWARDS". The DailyMail Nigeria. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  4. ↑ Badmus, Kayode (10 December 2015). "Anambra to witness 1st movie premiere as Igbo movie, 'Chetanna' drops". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  5. ↑ Chidumga Izuzu (14 November 2014). "'Chetanna': Chigozie Atuanya's Movie Wins Best Indigenous Film". pulse.ng. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "Chetanna Bags Best Indigenous Movie Award At GIAMA - Nigerian News from Leadership News". Nigerian News from Leadership News. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "2015 BON Awards -Best of Nollywood Full List of Winners". Nigerian Entertainment Official. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "Chetanna, October 1, For AMAA 2015, See Full list". Hints Magazine International. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2016.

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