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Things Fall Apart

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

  1. Director : Hansjürgen Pohland
  2. Editor : Christa Pohland
  3. Cast : Elizabeth of Toro,Orlando Martins,Johnny Sekka,Stephen Goldblatt,Carey Andrew-Jaja,Steve Allis,Iyabo Aboaba,Femi Marquis,Boniface Afoko,Sam Siller

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Original TitleThings Fall Apart

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1971-10-13

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 30m

Production CompaniesCalpenny Nigeria Films Limited (NG),Cine 3 (FRG),Nigram (US)

Genres

  • Drama

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