Lioness of Lisabi

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Set in 1940s Nigeria, capturing the struggles of a young African girl. Funmi precariously straddles the different worlds of modernity and tradition. When Funmi's mother, a powerful market woman, insists on sending her to England for an education, Funmi goes reluctantly, knowing that the patriarchal traditions at home continue to oppress the market women. With the help of a strange African American angel, Funmi returns with the confidence of an educated young woman. But she soon finds that, even though she has changed, the oppression has remained the same. The film culminates in the moment when Funmi finally and fully faces the old challenges.

Director: Vlady Oszkiel
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 28 min

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Víctor Hernández Stumpfhauser
Editing: Dylan Kimbrell
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

More Films by Director: Vlady Oszkiel
More Films in Genre: Drama, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lioness of Lisabi about?
Set in 1940s Nigeria, capturing the struggles of a young African girl. Funmi precariously straddles the different worlds of modernity and tradition. When Funmi's mother, a powerful market woman, insists on sending her to England for an education, Funmi goes reluctantly, knowing that the patriarchal traditions at home continue to oppress the market women. With the help of a strange African American angel, Funmi returns with the confidence of an educated young woman. But she soon finds that, even though she has changed, the oppression has remained the same. The film culminates in the moment when Funmi finally and fully faces the old challenges.
Who directed Lioness of Lisabi?
Lioness of Lisabi was directed by Vlady Oszkiel.
Who stars in Lioness of Lisabi?
Lioness of Lisabi stars Anita Kavuu, Alana Arenas, Bibi Lebechi, Warren Levon, Charlette Speigner.
How long is Lioness of Lisabi?
Lioness of Lisabi has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Lioness of Lisabi?
Lioness of Lisabi is a Drama, Family film.