Battle on Buka Street
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| 8 € / reduced 4 € |
| Note: A severe thunderstorm may lead to the cancellation of the event. |
| 12 years and older |
| Ground Floor, Schlüter Courtyard |
| Part of: Box Office Around the World |
Funke Akindele, Tobi Makinde / Nigeria 2022 / 140 min. / FSK 12 / English, Igbo, Hausa, Pidgin, Yoruba with English subtitles
In this polygamous extended family, people don’t exactly treat each other with kid gloves when conflicts arise. On the contrary: the half-sisters Yejide and Awele, who have been enemies since birth, and their children pester and attack each other so inventively that the whole neighborhood gets involved. The venue for the fights is Yejide’s successful street restaurant – and Awele’s freshly opened kitchen competition directly across the street! The family drama tells in flashbacks how this enmity came about – and: how the clan then finds its way back together. Nigerian audiences flocked to this action-packed family drama, and the local press praised the film as a timely rediscovery of fine Nollywood traditions.
A cash bar and international snacks create an outdoor summer atmosphere in the Schlüterhof.
19:30
Talk about the film with Funke Akindele (director, leading actress and producer), Moses Babatope (producer) and Dorothee Wenner (curator Box Office Around The World) – in English language
21:00
Film screening
Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele ranks among the most popular and influential celebrities of the Nigerian film industry.The self-taught actress and producer received multiple awards, among others the “Hottest movie personality- City People Award”. Funke Akindele is the co-director, producer and leading lady in “Battle on Buka Street”, which was last year’s highest grossing movie in Nigeria in 2022 and yet another jewel in the crown of this female power house.
Funke Akindele was born on the 24th of August 1977. As a young girl, Funke has always had a dream to become a famous actress, writer, director and producer. Her mum discovered her talent and she supported and inspired her. Staying true to her dreams, she started writing scripts in her secondary school days. On the sideline, she also cultivated another passion- a love for debating. Funke is the CEO of SceneOne Productions Ltd and Funke Akindele Network (FAN).
Funke’s journey into the world of entertainment was challenging and filled with auditions. In the early years she was considered ‘not fit for the role’ at the end of each session. For a long time the coveted lead roles weren’t forthcoming; not even a ‘silent blink’ otherwise called ‘waka pass’. But as an upcoming actress craving for a break she never gave up. Finally she got a minor role in ‘Naked wire’, a movie produced by Opa Williams.
MESSAGE FROM FUNKE AKINDELE FOR BOX OFFICE AROUND THE WORLD
Moses Babatope
As Managing Director of FilmOne, Moses has been the mastermind behind the global distribution of blockbuster films such as Battle on Buka Street, Born Again Stripper (Ijakumo), Omo Ghetto: The Saga, The Wedding Party films, A Trip to Jamaica, King of Thieves, King of Boys, The Merry Men Films, and Chief Daddy, to mention a few. Moses Babatope has over 20 years of experience in film exhibition, production, distribution, marketing and Cinema operations management gained from several markets, including United Kingdom and Nigeria. He is also a co-founder of Filmhouse Cinemas, Nigeria’s biggest cinema chain and the region’s sole partner to IMAX, Mediamation (MX4D) and DBOX. As keyplayer in the Nigerian filmindustry he is in high demand as a speaker, juror of international film fairs and festivals. Moses has received many awards, the most recent was Meta Cinema Awards-Highest grossing cinema distributor in Africa which he received in 2022.
Moses Babatope is also a co-founder of Filmhouse Cinemas, Nigeria’s biggest cinema chain and the region’s sole partner to IMAX, Mediamation (MX4D) and DBOX.
Moses holds a Bachelor’s degree in Money banking & Finance and a Master’s degree in International Finance, both from Middlesex University, London. He was endorsed as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in May 2019 and has been a panelist and speaker in several international film conferences. Moses was a Juror of the 2020/21 Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee and became an elected member of the 49th International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (organizers of the International Emmy Awards) in 2021. In June 2022, he was appointed by the academy a Juror of the 50th International Emmy Awards. Moses is the Publisher and Editor In Chief of the annual Nigerian Box Office Year Book, a cinema industry publication that is well-read and in it’s 4th edition.
Filmhouse is the largest cinema chain in West Africa, and FilmOne is the fastest-growing studio-styled organization and leading film distributor in West Africa, responsible for the distribution and/or production of cinema hits such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Woman King, Black Adam, Doctor Strange: in the multiverse of madness, Aquaman, Angel Has Fallen, Kingsman, Logan, Hitman’s Bodyguard, Tomb Raider, Rampage, Chief Daddy, King of Boys, Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons, Merry Men 2, Deadpool 2, Living In Bondage: Breaking Free, King of Thieves, Sugar Rush, The Wedding Party, and its sequel The Wedding Party 2, and Nollywood’s highest-grossing film of all time, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, to mention a few.
Kindly supported by the DIRECTOR OF NOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL NFFG & NOLLYWOOD EUROPE GOLDEN AWARDS NEGA
