Movie Description
Things Fall Apart
(1971)Overview
When Obi Okonkwo completes his studies in England and returns to Nigeria, he finds himself in a country marked by rapid industrialisation and deep political change. In a time of social upheaval, Obi represents modern Nigeria. Through his gaze, his own expectations, those of his environment and the woman he loves become visible. And the disappointment of these expectations. Obi experiences the spreading corruption, the dominance of the Europeans and the conflicts with the values of traditional societies. In flashbacks, his struggle is interwoven with that of his grandfather Okonkwo. The latter experiences the first foreign influences in his village of Umuofia, from the arrival of the Christian missionaries to British colonialism.
Featured Crew
Cast
Clara Okeke
Obierika
Obi Okonkwo
Bushnell
Joseph
Peter
Bisi
Government Minister
Editor
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Facts
Original TitleThings Fall Apart
Status Released
Release Information
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1971-10-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesCalpenny Nigeria Films Limited (NG),Cine 3 (FRG),Nigram (US)
Genres
- Drama
