What Lies Within is a 2017 Nigerian drama thriller film directed by Vanessa Nzediegwu and starring an ensemble cast of Michelle Dede, Paul Utomi, Ebele Okaro, Kiki Omeili, Okey Uzoeshi, Vanessa Nzediegwu, Ken Erics, Odenike and Tope Tedela. The film was written by Paul Utomi.[1][2] What Lies Within was shot on location in Lagos, Nigeria.

What Lies Within
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed byVanessa Nzediegwu
Screenplay byPaul Utomi
Produced byPaul Utomi
Tope Tedela
Vanessa Nzediegwu
StarringMichelle Dede
Paul Utomi
Kiki Omeili
Ebele Okaro
Okey Uzoeshi
Vanessa Nzediegwu
Ken Erics
Odenike
Tope Tedela
CinematographyTunji Akinsehinwa
Edited byVanessa Nzediegwu
Music byAva Momoh
Production
companies
A Cool Story Picture
Sozo Productions
Veeblu Productions
Release date
  • 8 September 2017 (2017-09-08)
Running time
103 Minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Premise

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What Lies Within chronicles 24 hours in the life of a happily married woman and her pregnant sister-in-law who are unwittingly thrust into the center of an incident that could have far reaching consequences on their lives and those of their loved ones.[3]

Cast

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Production

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Principal photography began in August 2015. The first poster for the film was released on May 25, 2016.[4] A teaser trailer for the film was released in July 2017[5] while an extended trailer was released in August 2017.[6]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role –English Paul Utomi Nominated [7]
Best Actress in a Lead role –English Michelle Dede Won
Movie with the Best Screenplay What Lies Within Nominated
Movie with the Best Special Effect Nominated
Movie with the Best Editing Won
Movie with the Best Cinematography Nominated
Movie of the Year Won
Director of the Year Vanessa Nzediegwu Won

References

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  1. ^ "Nollywood stars dazzle in What Lies Within". guardian.ng. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Tope Tedela produces first movie — Daily Times Nigeria". dailytimes.ng. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  3. ^ "TNS.ng".
  4. ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (25 May 2016). "Tope Tedela: Actor produces 1st movie "What Lies Within"". pulse.ng. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  5. ^ What Lies Within Movie (11 July 2017). "What Lies Within (Official Teaser Trailer)". Retrieved 3 September 2017 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ What Lies Within Movie (9 August 2017). "What Lies Within (Official Trailer 2017)". Retrieved 3 September 2017 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
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