The New Patriots

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The New Patriots
The New Patriots Poster.jpg
Directed byAdebayo Tijani
Terry Ayebo
Screenplay byNiji Akanni
Story byRotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom
Produced byRotimi Adelola
StarringAkin Lewis
Lateef Adedimeji
Bimbo Oshin
Dele Odule
Taiwo Ibikunle
CinematographyLukman Abdulrahman
Distributed byBluepictures Film Distribution
Release date
  • December 2020 (2020-12) (Venezuela)
  • June 2, 2021 (2021-06-02) (TAFF)
  • June 11, 2021 (2021-06-11) (Nigeria)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguagesEnglish
Yoruba

The New Patriots is a 2020 Nigerian political drama film directed by Adebayo Tijani and Terry Ayebo.[1] The film was produced by Rotimi Adelola, from a screenplay (in English) by Niji Akanni and translated to Yoruba by Prof. Mrs. Oluwayemisi Adebowale.[2]The story was written by Rotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom.[3][4][5] The script contributors include Tunde Kelani, Rotimi Adelola, Niji Akanni, Muritala Sule, film director Dami Taiwo and Jibola Soyele. The film received positive reviews from critics and was screened at several international film festivals

The film stars Akin Lewis, Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Oshin, Dele Odule and . The film celebrates youth participation in the democratic process.[6][7][8][9]

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

Reception[]

A new social impact movie, The New Patriots, has been officially selected to be premiered in 3 countries in their respective 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.[10][11]
  • 2021 Montreal Independent Film Festival, Canada
  • The African Film Festival (TAFF) 2021, US
  • Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) 2021, Canada

The Film received an Honourable Mention at the 2021 Berlin Flash Film Festival, Germany.[12]

Awards and Nominations[]

Year Film Festivals Category Recipient Result Ref
2021 Best Action Feature Film The New Patriots Won [13]
Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film Lateef Adedimeji Nominated
Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film Won
Best Production Feature Film Rotimi Adelola Nominated
(TINFF) Best Film - African The New Patriots Nominated [14]
Best Drama - Nollywood Nominated
Best Movie Trailer Nominated
Best Movie Producer - Africa Rotimi Adelola Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ "Production firms release The New Patriots". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
  2. ^ "Ex–Ondo SSG Out With New Blockbuster". News Now Online. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  3. ^ "Why everyone has to see The New Patriots movie - Rotimi Adelola". The Guardian Nigeria News. 23 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Nnenna Ihebom: Directory of Nigerian Female Authors (DINFA) Author Profile". Directory of Nigerian Female Authors (DINFA). 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  5. ^ Ihebom, Nnenna (2020-08-03). Patriots and Sinners. ISBN 9789785278095. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  6. ^ "Dele Odule, Akin Lewis, Others Sparkle in The New Patriots, Dr Rotimi Adelola's Political Movie Thriller". The Podium Media. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  7. ^ "Movie Alert: Youths Tackle Corrupt, Mindless Power Brokers". Daily Trust. 2020-08-27. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  8. ^ "Rotimi Adelola's 'The New Patriots' set to hit screens". Vanguard Newspaper. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  9. ^ "Lateef Adedimeji, Odule, Oshin fight corruption in The New Patriots". Punch Newspaper. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  10. ^ "2021 Five Continents International Film Festival". Five Continents International Film Festival. 2021-01-03.
  11. ^ "Nigeria's 'The New Patriots' selected for International Film Festival in Venezuela". Vanguard Newspaper. 2021-01-03.
  12. ^ "Berlin Flash Film Festival (January 2021 Winners)". Berlin Flash Film Festival. 2021-02-27.
  13. ^ "2020 Five Continents International Film Festival". Five Continents International Film Festival. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  14. ^ "Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) 2021". Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF). Retrieved July 24, 2021.
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