Английская Википедия:Chetanna

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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 Cultureat the Frontiers Cultural Museum in Staunton, 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 Шаблон:Won [6]
2015 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Use of Nigerian Food in a Movie Шаблон:Nom [7]
11th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Film in African Language Шаблон:Nom [8]

References

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