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Besida

Besida

2018, Movie, 12min
Directed by Chuko Esiri and produced by Arie Esiri, BESIDA is a short film shot in 2018 in Abraka, Nigeria, and influenced by both ethnographic film and film noir. Titled after a Nigerian personal name meaning “as destiny decides,” it follows the tenuous relationship and perilous fates of a brother and sister, Mudiaga and Besida. It was an official selection at both the Berlin Film Festival and the London Film Festival.
Country: Nigeria
Director:
Chuko Esiri

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Chuko Esiri
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In "Besida," a powerful drama set in a small village, a sister confronts her brother about his past mistakes and her own complicated present. As the village's young women are taken away to the city, the siblings grapple with their shared history and uncertain future. With a sharp script and striking imagery, this film is a poignant exploration of family, identity, and the weight of the past.

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