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Lizard (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Lizard' is a short film co-written by Akinola Davies and Wale Davies and directed by Davies. It was the only Nigerian submission at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and the first Nigerian production to win the Grand Jury Prize at the festival.
Plot
'Lizard' tells the story of Juwon, an 8 year old girl who gets kicked out of Sunday school for having the extraordinary ability for sensing danger. She gets involved in criminal activities following this.
Cast
* Pamilerin Ayodeji as Juwon
* Osayi Uzameren as Robbery Leader
* Charles Etubiebi as Adamu
* Rita Edward as Aunty Titi
* Nmasinachi Chikebulbe as Baby
* Morgan Samuel as Robber
* Matthew Solomon as Robber
* Fadeyi Ibrahim as Robber
* Issah Ibrahim as Robber
* Jamal Ibrahim as Mr. Peters
* Erezi Ebulu as Woman in Counting Room
* Demi Olunbanwo as Pastor Emeka
* Gwen Jemila as Attractive Woman
* Patrick Diabuah as Pastor Tony
* Halimat Olanrewaju as Dele
* Ikponmwosa Gold as Monday
* Naomi Akalanze as Morayo
* Mosorire Oluwa as Lola
* Genoveva Umeh as Kafilat
* Lala Akindoju as Patience
* Ade Laoye as Yemi / Mummy
Production
'Lizard' was set in 1990s Lagos and based on a real life event that happened to Akinola Davies but was infused with fantasy.
Reception
'Lizard' won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.
References
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