The groundbreaking film, The Weekend, is ready to captivate audiences once again as it makes its UK debut at the esteemed 68th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express. Following its successful premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York and its nationwide release across Nigerian cinemas, The Weekend still attracts international attention and acclaim.
This year, the Film Festival will feature 253 titles from 79 countries, showcasing a diverse array of 64 languages. The varied lineup of the festival includes feature films, short films, series, and immersive works, highlighting its dedication to honouring global cinema. Notably, the weekend stands out as the only Nigerian film selected for this year’s festival, further solidifying its significance on the global stage.
The Weekend, a production of Trino Motion Pictures, directed by Daniel Oriahi, produced by Uche Okocha, and written by Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy, Vanessa Kanu, and Freddie O Anyaegbunam Jr stands out as a gripping thriller that explores the complexities of family dynamics. It is a story about an orphan whose yearning for family and deeper connections leads to a weekend beyond her expectations.
The film has garnered enthusiastic reviews for its unpredictable storytelling and powerful performances. In a statement with the press about the announcement of The Weekend at The BFI London Film Festival, Uche Okocha, the producer expressed his pride about The Weekend being the only Nigerian film to be shown at the festival. “The journey of The Weekend from Tribeca to Nigerian audiences has been remarkable, I am particularly proud we get to represent as the only Nigeria film and we are eager for it to engage new viewers in the UK”.
The London Film Festival is renowned for celebrating diverse and innovative storytelling, and we are honoured”.
The Weekend is still showing in cinemas nationwide and has recorded being the number one Nollywood film of the weekend with over eight million Naira and counting.
