This Is My Desire
Ticket buyers and pass holders to this event will have access to stream the film within the indicated window of time. Views must be completed within 24 hours of starting. Viewing of the film is restricted geographically to the US only. The Q&A with cast and crew will play following the film credits. Visit our FAQ for more info.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Film Available to Stream
Fri, Apr 9 at 12:01 am – Sun, Apr 18 at 11:59 pm PST
Description
This moving drama employs a dual storyline to portray life in Lagos, Nigeria, one of the most populous cities in the world. Two protagonists dream of emigration – factory repairman Mofe hopes to move to Spain, while bartender and hairdresser Rosa has her eyes set on Italy. Twin-brother writer-directors Arie and Chuko Esiri create a vivid portrait of a teeming metropolis and the challenges facing those attempting to flee it.
A native of Warri, Nigeria, Arie Esiri studied screenwriting and directing at Columbia University School of the Arts. He works in advertising, as a director and producer of commercials. He previously made the short film, Goose (2017), co-directed by his twin brother, Chuko.
Chuko Esiri received his MFA in Screenwriting and Directing from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Among his work are two shorts, Goose (2017, co-directed by his brother, Arie, and Besida (2018).
Film Details
LanguageEnglish, Nigerian Pidgin
Original Language TitleEyimofe
Year2020
Runtime116
CountryNigeria
DirectorArie Esiri, Chuko Esiri
ProducerMelissa Adeyemo, Arie Esiri, Chuko Esiri
Executive ProducerMaiden Alex Ibru, Toke Alex Ibru, Salman Zoueihed, Kayode Akindele, Oskar Olorogun Ibru, Christopher Ibru
WriterChuko Esiri
EditorAndrew Stephen Lee
CinematographerArseni Khachaturan
MusicAkin Adebowale
CastJude Akuwudike, Temi Ami-Williams, Cynthia Ebijie
Print SourceRamonda Inc.
Pascale Ramonda
pascale@pascaleramonda.com
http://www.pascaleramonda.com/