Chetanna
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| Chetanna | |
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| Directed by | Ikechukwu Onyeka |
| Screenplay by | Augusta C. Augustina |
| Story by | Chigozie Atuanya |
| Produced by | Chigozie Atuanya |
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| Distributed by | ZealView Productions |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | Igbo |
Chetanna is a 2014 drama film directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka and produced by Chigozie Atuanya.
Chetanna is an Igbo language film shot in Enugu State, Southern Nigeria.[1] It was screened at the 2014 World Igbo Festival of Arts and Cultureat the Frontiers Cultural Museum in Staunton, Virginia U.S.[2] Upon the premiering of Chetanna on October 11, 2014 at the Igbo Catholic Community Centre, Houston, the film became the first Igbo language film to be premiered in the United States.[3] It also toured and premiered in five cities in Nigeria including Awka, Aba, Enugu, Owerri and Umuahia.[3][4][5]
Critical review
Upon its release, Chetanna was received positively. Chido Nwangwu of USAfrica commended Chigozie Atuanya for promoting Igbo language through the film, further stating that: "The Chetanna movie is an important contribution to the issue of "vanishing" Igbo language; following in the groundbreaking Igbo movie, Living in Bondage".[1]
Cast
- Chigozie Atuanya as Emeka
- Queen Nwokoye as Ndidi
- Ebube Nwagbo as Mercy
- Ebele Okaro as Ugomma
- Uju Anikwe as Ifeoma
- Augusta C. Augusta as Rita
- Nzeadu Chidinma as Nurse
- Praise Isong as Oby
- Obi Madubogwu as Doctor
- Tony Nkem as Jack
- Onkachi Nnaji as Chetanna
