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EYIMOFE (THIS IS MY DESIRE)

Nigeria | 2020 | Arie and Chuko Esiri

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This widely heralded debut film by Nigerian twin brothers is set in Lagos, where two distantly connected strangers—a mechanic and a hairdresser—each pursue their dream of starting a new life in Europe. Vibrantly shot on 16mm film. “Critic’s Pick…The rare social realist drama that conveys critique without didacticism and empathy without pity.” –NY Times. Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. DCP. 116 min.

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