AT LAST: Half Of A Yellow Sun Screened In Calabar

Certification of the movie which was initially delayed by the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board is slated to be released on August 1.

It was mostly positive reviews as the movie “Half of a Yellow Sun” was screened in Calabar for its first review in Nigeria yesterday. The movie which is based on a civil war novel of same title by Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie was screened at the Film House Cinema, Marina Resort. 

Mr Zac Almeida, a technical director with EbonyLife TV, described the movie as exceptional.

“It was impeccable. As a TV expert I can tell you that the integration between the old actual footage and new shootings blended perfectly. The directing was good. The story line was fantastic. I have been in Calabar for over two years and I could tell most of the local places the movie was shot. I was impressed,” Almeida said.

Branch Manager of Film House Cinema, Glory Okwuoha, said, “I can say the movie is fantastic. It’s a good love story of two sisters caught in the outcome of the Nigerian civil war.

“The quality is good and we expect it to do well. So we encourage the public to try and see it. It will be open to be shown in all cinemas from August 1.

Despite having scenes that cut across various cities in the country, the movie was shot in locations on in Calabar, Creek Town and the Studio Tinapa.