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Silenced

The happiness of a perfect couple, Nnamdi and Adiagha, is but a facade as they struggle to deal with a secret that threatens their marriage. The film highlights the love and resentment each person harbors for the other as a result of this traumatic event that transpired years ago with her best friend which Adiagha refuses to let go of, or even address.

  • Okechukwu Anthony
    Director
    Africa Magic's Comedy Series Flatmates, Sabinus Web Series
  • Ezinne Akam
    Writer
    Camouflage Feature Film, The Hot Donor, Life As It Is Season Two Created by Uche Odoh for East Side Productions, Native Media's The Housewives.
  • Ezinne Akam
    Producer
    Associate Producer on Shanty Town, The Hot Donor, Camouflage, Betty's Love Triangle. Producer on Blind Date, Ireti - short Film on Suicide/Depression.
  • William Benson
    Key Cast
    "Nnamdi"
    Ajoche, The Herbert Macaulay Affair, 93 Days, Saro The Musical, Adesewa The Musical.
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama, Mystery
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 29, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,250 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Lift Off Global Network Sessions
    London
    United Kingdom
    July 30, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Indieview Short Film Screening
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    August 29, 2021
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Okechukwu Anthony

Okechukwu Anthony made his first TV appearance in Selfish Desire as a son to the Nollywood veteran, Pete Edochie. Over the years, he has worked on Africa Magic's TV series "Flatmates", Web Series, and Short Films. He has mastered the act of composure and the ability to stay calm in the face of any production challenge. He is also the Director of Sabinus, a comedy web series in partnership with YawNaija Entertainment.

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Director Statement

Directing a film based on real life events meant I had to recreate this experience with a survivor years after the incident transpired, and wounds reopened. A violent 30 seconds of pleasure can easily transform to 30 years of torture for the survivor.