Run (Nigerian film)

Run is a 2019 Nigerian thriller drama film starring Kiki Omeili, Rotimi Salami, Kelechi Udegbe, Owen Gee, Olarotimi Fakunle and Gergory Ojefua. The film was written by Kiki Omeili and directed by Uche Chukwu.[1] The film was shot on location in Lagos State.[2] It is the debut feature film production of Nigerian doctor, actress and film producer, Kiki Omeili.[3]

Run
Theatrical release poster
Directed byUche Chukwu
Produced byKiki Omeili
Written byKiki Omeili
StarringKiki Omeili
Kelechi Udegbe
Rotimi Salami
Owen Gee
Olarotimi Fakunle
Gregory Ojefua
CinematographyUche Chukwu
Edited byUche Chukwu
Production
company
The Kixtar Entertainment Company
Distributed byHomeland films
Release date
  • 23 August 2019 (2019-08-23)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Tomilola Wright is a young advertising executive who generally lives a routine lifestyle in the city of Lagos, until one fateful night, when she goes out for her regular evening run and finds herself being a witness to a horrible crime. Tomilola then embarks on a run for her life, as she was spotted by the perpetrators of the crime. She ends up going through a lot of chaotic scenarios, as she navigates the Lagos nightlife.

The entire movie revolves around her experiences in that torrid evening in her search for redemption from the perpetrators of the crime she witnessed.

Cast
  • Kiki Omeili as Tomilola Wright
  • Rotimi Salami as Vigilante Leader
  • Olarotimi Fakunle as Sura the Taxi Driver
  • Owen Gee as Pastor
  • Kelechi Udegbe as Mechanic
  • Gregory Ojefua as Senator Okeke
  • Rogba Aromoro as Church member
  • Alex Oturu as Driver
  • Ifeoma Nwadi as Dr. Ralia

Production and release

Principal Photography began in 2018[4] and wrapped up on 18 June 2018.[5] The official trailer was released on August 6 2019 ahead of the cinematic release on August 23 2019.[6]

The film was selected to be screened at the 2019 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival.[7] The movie also screened at the 2019 Real Time Film Festival in Lagos, Nigeria. The movie was also selected for screening at the Silicon valley international film festival in California and the Slum international film festival in Kenya.[8]

Critical reception

The film enjoyed generally positive reviews, with movie reviewer, Esther Adeniyi giving it a 7/10 rating[9] and Trybe TV commending the cinematography.[10]


Awards and accolades

Run received an Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards nomination for Best Soundtrack for the titular track, Run by Timzil. The film received five nominations at the 2019 Golden Movie Awards in Ghana including a Golden Actress in a Comedy nod for Kiki Omeili and a Golden Actor in a Comedy for Olarotimi Fakunle.[11] The movie also won the award for Best International Female Filmmaker at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival.[12]

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References
  1. "Actress Kiki Omeili offers Run as first big fruit". The Guardian Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  2. "Actress is producing 1st feature film, go behind-the-scenes of "Run"". The Nigerian Pilot. Lagos, Nigeria. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  3. "Kiki Omeili's first movie, Run, hits cinemas". The Punch Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  4. "Check Out The Exclusive BTS Photos From Kiki Omeili's New Movie "Run"". Onobello. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  5. "Actress is producing 1st feature film, go behind-the-scenes of "Run"". PulseNG. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  6. "Kiki Omeili just Released the Trailer for Debut Feature Film "Run"". BellaNaija. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  7. "Nkiruka Omeili: Yes, I'm a Medical Doctor, But More Fulfilled Acting, Producing Films". ThisDay Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  8. "New Nollywood Film Alert: Kiki Omeili's Run". Indepedent Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  9. "Run by Kiki Omeili (2019 Nollywood movie) Review". Esther Adeniyi. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  10. "Kiki Omeili Changes The Trajectory Of Storytelling In Nollywood With New Movie "Run"". Trybe TV. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  11. "2019 Golden Movie Awards: Full list of nominees released". Joy Online News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  12. "KIKI OMEILI CHANGES THE TRAJECTORY OF STORYTELLING IN NOLLYWOOD". The World Satellite. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
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