Nigerian Film 'Dear Ajayi' Makes Historic Venice Film Festival Debut

Damilola Orimogunje’s documentary “Dear Ajayi” has been selected as Nigeria’s first-ever entry for the Venice Film Festival’s Giornate degli Autori section. The announcement highlights a milestone for Nigerian cinema as the country expands its presence on the global festival circuit.

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Nigeria Has Its First Venice Giornate Entry With Damilola Orimogunje’s Family Portrait ‘Dear Ajayi’ — First Look Trailer

EXCLUSIVE: Next week, Nigerian filmmaker Damilola Orimogunje (For Maria Ebun Pataki) debuts his second feature film, Dear Ajayi, in Venice as part of the parallel Giornate degli Autori section. The title is the first from Nigeria to play in the competition. Check out the first trailer for the film above. The film’s synopsis reads: […]

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Nigerian Film 'Dear Ajayi' Makes Historic Venice Film Festival Debut

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Nigeria Has Its First Venice Giornate Entry With Damilola Orimogunje’s Family Portrait ‘Dear Ajayi’ — First Look Trailer

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Kako odraščati v svetu, ki odraslim uhaja iz rok

Nigeria Has Its First Venice Giornate Entry With Damilola Orimogunje’s Family Portrait ‘Dear Ajayi’ — First Look Trailer

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