The Eagle's Nest (theatrically as Medan vi lever) is a 2020 Cameroonian action thriller film directed by British-Cameroonian filmmaker Olivier Assoua and co-produced by director himself with Magno Assoua Adeline and Sybile Aline Njoke. The film stars Claude S Mbida Nkou and Felicity Asseh in lead roles, whereas Axel Abessolo, Richard Essame made supportive roles.[1] The film revolves around two sex workers who start to change their destiny by moving to another country.[2] The music was co-composed by Arthur & The Invicibles and Andy Payne.[3]
| The Eagle's Nest | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Olivier Assoua |
| Written by | Olivier Assoua Magno Assoua Adeline |
| Produced by | Magno Assoua Adeline Sybile Aline Njoke Olivier Assoua |
| Starring | Claude S Mbida Nkou Felicity Asseh |
| Cinematography | Arsene Romuald Mvondo |
| Edited by | Olivier Assoua |
| Music by | Arthur & The Invicibles Andy Payne |
| Distributed by | Njutafilms |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Countries | Cameroon United Kingdom |
| Language | French |
| Budget | £5,000 |
The film was screened at many international film festivals such as: Austin Film Festival 2020, Raindance Film Festival 2020 Montreal International Black Film Festival 2020 and Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival 2021.[4][5] The film received positive acclaim from critics and won several awards.[6][7]
Cast edit
- Claude S Mbida Nkou as Paris Ewane
- Felicity Asseh as Samantha Penne
- Axel Abessolo as Otam
- Richard Essame as Jean-Pierre Obama
Awards and accolades edit
- Jury Award: Best African Film - Toronto International Nollywood International Film Festival 2021 - won
- Best Director at the Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival 2021 - won
- Best Actress at the Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival 2021 - won
- Best First Time Director at the Silk Road Film Awards Cannes. October, 2020 - won
- Finalist: Wales International Film Festival 2020
- Semi-finalist: Cannes International Independent Film Festival - CIIFF 2020
- Dark Maters category at Austin Film Festival 2020 - nominated
- Best cinematography at Raindance Film Festival 2020 - nominated
- Best film by an African living abroad at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2020 - nominated
- Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film at the 9th Nice International Film Festival 2021 - won
References edit
- ^ "DIFF - The Eagle's Nest". Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ "70 Out Of 100 – The Eagle's Nest is a funny, cynical take on the tired trope of African desires of migration". The British Blacklist. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ "The Eagle's Nest (2020)". Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ "Raindance Film Festival 2020 - The Eagle's Nest". Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ "THE EAGLE'S NEST". Festival International du Film black de Montréal. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ "The Eagle's Nest". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ "The Eagle's Nest". Retrieved 2021-10-01.
