Nollywood Babylon
2008
1 h 13 min
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A feature documentary on Nigeria’s successful movie industry. The creative duo of Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal – the same team who made Discordia – profile the Lagos-based dream machine. Operating on low budgets and tight schedules, “Nollywood” specializes in a unique form of African B-movie that draws upon both traditional voodoo stories and contemporary urban themes.
Details
A feature documentary on Nigeria’s successful movie industry. The creative duo of Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal – the same team who made Discordia – profile the Lagos-based dream machine. Operating on low budgets and tight schedules, “Nollywood” specializes in a unique form of African B-movie that draws upon both traditional voodoo stories and contemporary urban themes.
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writerBen AddelmanSamir Mallal
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directorBen AddelmanSamir Mallal
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producerBen AddelmanSamir MallalAdam Symansky
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editorAnnie Ilkow
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associate producerDon Lobel
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original musicOlivier Alary
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executive producerGalilé Marion-GauvinMarcel JeanRavida Din
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cinematographyBen AddelmanSamir Mallal
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soundBen AddelmanSamir Mallal
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production managerDavid Poulin
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location managerTope Idowu
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driverKarim Idowu
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archival researchElizabeth Klinck
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rights clearancesElizabeth Klinck
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sound editorDon Ayer
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re-recording mixerSerge Boivin
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digital editing technicianDanielle Raymond
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online editorFrançoise Laprise
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assistant editorMarie MaquaireLucile de PeslouanMaël Le Tolguenec
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opening title sequenceOttoblix
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opening animationOttoblix
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titlesGaspard Gaudreau
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post-production coordinatorMélanie Boudreau BlanchardBrigitte Sénéchal
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production coordinatorChristine Williams
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transcriptionRaoul ChacarHélène Laporte-Rawji
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marketing managerMoira Keigher
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publicistPat Dillon
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administrationOttoblix
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studio administratorDan Emery
Education
Ages 16 to 17
Diversity - Black Studies
History and Citizenship Education - Culture and Currents of Thought (1500-present)
Social Studies - Communities in Canada/World
Social Studies - Contemporary Issues
Students will be exposed to cinema from various countries in order to compare the imagery, plot, symbols, etc. A local filmmaker can be invited to speak to the class about the realities of the industry and to answer students' questions. Students will also analyze Hollywood's portrayal of minorities and how it has (or hasn't) changed over time. More advanced students are encouraged to research the system of film distribution and marketing.
