Cinema Tuesdays: Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)
Schedule
Tue Aug 23 2022 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
Location
Santikos Entertainment (Palladium) | San Antonio, TX
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A triumph at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival, the revelatory debut feature from codirectors (and twin brothers) Arie and Chuko Esiri is a heartrending and hopeful portrait of everyday human endurance in Lagos, Nigeria. Shot on richly textured 16 mm film and infused with the spirit of neorealism, Eyimofe traces the journeys of two distantly connected strangers—Mofe (Jude Akuwudike), an electrician dealing with the fallout of a family tragedy, and Rosa (Temi Ami-Williams), a hairdresser supporting her pregnant teenage sister—as they each pursue their dream of starting a new life in Europe while bumping up against the harsh economic realities of a world in which every interaction is a transaction. From these intimate stories emerges a vivid snapshot of life in contemporary Lagos, whose social fabric is captured in all its vibrancy and complexity.116 minutes, Not Rated.
This screening will be at the Santikos Palladium theater.
Proceeds benefit Texas Public Radio.
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Where is it happening?
Santikos Entertainment (Palladium), 17703 W Interstate 10,San Antonio,TX,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: