Film on Ojukwu, The encounter, screens in Lagos
December 12, 2015
Written by:
Joan Omionawele
A new movie entitled ‘The Encounter,’ which is a poignant historical drama adaptation based on the short story on the late Chukwuemeka Odumegu Ojukwu which was written by historian, Henry Onyema, held its private screening in Lagos during the week
The film captures the remarkable story of a moment in the history of the nation and how the events that transpired helped in determining what Nigeria is today. Set in 1967 during the Nigeria-Biafra civil war, an imprisoned Ifeajuna is summoned by Biafran Commander-in-Chief General Ojukwu for one last conversation - one last encounter.
‘The Encounter’ goes a step further by not only addressing a highly significant issue of the time through seamless storytelling; the film entertains, educates and also informs the audience on the importance and value of Nigerian history by delving into the subject matter and dissecting and analysing the roles played by pivotal historic personalities.
The two defining characters in the short film are critically juxtaposed in order to depict the tension that was characteristic of the time. Their ensuing conversation causes the audienceto engage in meaningful reflection.
The role of the main characters General Ojukwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna were played by Gregory Ojefua and Amara Onoh respectively. The film was directed by Tolu Ajayi, produced by Ekene Mekwunye and the screenplay by Sammy Egbemawei.
Speaking to journalists at a press conference, the Gregory Ojefua, who played the role of the late Ojukwu revealed that the experience acting as Ojukwu was different and unique. He said “the hardest part was learning to speak like him. I have appeared in over 100 movies and this has been my most challenging. It is full of intrigues and suspense. It will take Nigerians on a whole new viewing experience,” he said.
‘The Encounter’ goes a step further by not only addressing a highly significant issue of the time through seamless storytelling; the film entertains, educates and also informs the audience on the importance and value of Nigerian history by delving into the subject matter and dissecting and analysing the roles played by pivotal historic personalities.
The two defining characters in the short film are critically juxtaposed in order to depict the tension that was characteristic of the time. Their ensuing conversation causes the audienceto engage in meaningful reflection.
The role of the main characters General Ojukwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna were played by Gregory Ojefua and Amara Onoh respectively. The film was directed by Tolu Ajayi, produced by Ekene Mekwunye and the screenplay by Sammy Egbemawei.
Speaking to journalists at a press conference, the Gregory Ojefua, who played the role of the late Ojukwu revealed that the experience acting as Ojukwu was different and unique. He said “the hardest part was learning to speak like him. I have appeared in over 100 movies and this has been my most challenging. It is full of intrigues and suspense. It will take Nigerians on a whole new viewing experience,” he said.
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