Nollywood director Daniel Oriahi’s latest psychological thriller, The Weekend, is set to be screened at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival.
The BFI London Film Festival, an annual event organized in collaboration with the British Film Institute officially selected “The Weekend’’ for the 68th edition of its Festival, which will take place from October 9 to 20, 2024. The film, regarded as a rare Nigerian psychological thriller, will be featured in the BFI (LFF) Cult Section alongside other highly anticipated thrillers and horror films.
Starring Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Bucci Franklin, Ekpenyong Bassey Inyang, Meg Otanwa, and Gloria Anozie–Young, The Weekend follows Nikya, a young woman who uncovers a disturbing family secret while visiting her fiancé’s estranged family.
The film will be screened on October 13, 16, and 17 at the festival.
Daniel Oriahi revealed his excitement on Instagram, stating, “I am deeply honoured and proud to announce that The Weekend has been officially selected to screen at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival, the largest film festival in the UK. This selection comes as The Weekend continues to break box office records for its genre in Nollywood. The film will be showcased in the BFI (LFF) Cult Section alongside some of the most anticipated thrillers and horror films of the fall season. I am equally thrilled to join the ranks of extraordinary new wave Nigerian filmmakers like @kennethgyang, @fierycj, @abbatmakama, @mikegouken, @damiorimogunje, and @chukoesiri, whose works have graced past editions of this prestigious festival.”
The Weekend continues to perform strongly at the box office, setting new records for Nollywood in its genre. This selection marks another milestone for Oriahi, following the film’s earlier appearance at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.
The 2024 BFI London Film Festival will showcase 255 titles from 80 countries.
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