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Detective Jacqueline: Babushka

Adapted from the Instagram webcomic of the same name, this crime noir/sci-fi horror written and animated by reagle, depicts the famous Detective Jacqueline interrogating a suspected serial child kidnapper, Mathilda Uzodinma, a 73 year old fruit seller which takes on a horrifyingly, disturbing twist

  • reagle
    Director
  • Jonathan Oyiriaru
    Writer
  • reagle
    Producer
  • Chigul
    Key Cast
    "Mathilda Uzodinma "
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Genres:
    Crime noir/sci-fi horror
  • Completion Date:
    October 8, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Animated
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Alliance Français
Director Biography - reagle

Jonathan "reagle" Oyiriaru, is a Nigerian animator, writer, voice actor and musician from Lagos, Nigeria. He started animating at age 11 as a hobby but took a professional turn in 2019. His love and appreciation for psychological thrillers and golden era 1950s American film noir inspired his debut short film, Detective Jacqueline: Babushka, a crime noir/horror animated flick, which showcases his amazing talent as he wrote, designed, scored, animated, and voice acted with several amazing talents including Nollywood actress and comedian, Chigul.

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Director Statement

Six minutes, fifty seconds of chills and thrills. Babushka's gonna tuck you in bed with this one.