Something Out of Nothing

Something Out of Nothing

Nollywood: Something Out of Nothing

2014 · 47 min · Documentary

From traditional voodoo stories, via realistic tales with urban themes, to ground-breaking genre films: Nigerian cinema has a wide range indeed. Join the ride as Nigerian filmmaker Abba Makama sets out to explain the Lagos-based film industry we know as Nollywood – an industry that produces up to 50 films per week, often with a budget of less than 10 000 dollars.

Directed by Abba Makama

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