The New Patriots is a 2020 Nigerian political drama film directed by Adebayo Tijani and Terry Ayebo, starring Akin Lewis, Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Oshin, Dele Odule, and Taiwo Ibikunle. It was selected for screening at several international film festivals, and was nominated for a number of awards, winning two at the Five Continents International Film Festival.
Synopsis
The film is a political thriller that celebrates youth participation in the democratic process.
Cast Akin Lewis as Dr. Nathaniel Olubo Lateef Adedimeji as Fred Bimbo Oshin as Princess Gladys Olubo Dele Odule as Chief Balogun Taiwo Ibikunle as Chief Yagaz Adebimpe Oyebade as Atilola Olubo Damipe Adekoya as Simisola Olubo Motilola Adekunle as Dr. Bibi Agba Jibola Soyele as Jibola Kemisola Isijola as Sewa Bimbo Sunday as Ahmed Adedeji Odundun as Alex
Production The New Patriots was directed by Adebayo Tijani and Terry Ayebo. It was produced by Rotimi Adelola, from a screenplay (in English) by Niji Akanni and translated to Yoruba by Oluwayemisi Adebowale.
The story was written by Rotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom. The script contributors include Tunde Kelani, Rotimi Adelola, Niji Akanni, Muritala Sule, film director Dami Taiwo and Jibola Soyele.
Release The New Patriots was officially selected for screening in several international film festivals: 2020 Five Continents International Film Festival, Venezuela. It is the only feature film from Africa to be selected for that edition of the festival. 2021 Montreal Independent Film Festival, Canada The African Film Festival (TAFF) 2021, US Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) 2021, Canada Reception The film received positive reviews from critics.
Accolades The film received an Honourable Mention at the 2021 Berlin Flash Film Festival, Germany.
Awards and nominations
Year Film Festivals Category Recipient ResultRef2021 Five Continents International Film Festival Best Action Feature Film The New Patriots Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film Lateef Adedimeji Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film Damipe Adekoya Best Production Feature Film Rotimi Adelola Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) Best Film - African The New Patriots Best Drama - Nollywood Best Movie Trailer Best Movie Producer - Africa Rotimi Adelola
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