Saworoide

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1999

1 hour 43 minutes

Summary

When a usurper, Lapita, seizes the throne of Jogbo the scene is set for a film about the power struggles and corruption of a mythical African state tied up to the rituals of kingship – principally the beating of the Saworoide (or brass bell) drum. A homespun political parable emerges drawing interest by converting the typically unstable African political stereotypes into a fable complete with songs and a Greek Chorus that reflect upon the plot.

Tunde Kelani

Director

Akinwumi Isola

Screenplay

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StatusReleased: 26 years ago
January 1, 1999

LanguageÈdè Yorùbá

Spoken LanguagesEnglish, Èdè Yorùbá

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