Heaven's Hell
Film
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Heaven's Hell is a 2019 Nigerian psychological drama film, produced and directed by Katung Aduwak;[1] it stars an ensemble cast which includes Nse Ikpe Etim, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Bimbo Akintola, Chet Anekwe, Damilola Adegbite, OC Ukeje, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Manuel and Gideon Okeke.[2][3] It was majorly financed by BGL Asset Management Ltd and One O Eight Media, with production support of other partners such as Hashtag Media House and Aberystwyth University.[4]
Uyai Ikpe Etim
Tenyin Ikpe Etim
- Nse Ikpe Etim
- Fabian Adeoye Lojede
- Bimbo Akintola
- Chet Anekwe
- Damilola Adegbite
- OC Ukeje
- Kalu Ikeagwu
- Femi Jacobs
- Bimbo Manuel
- Gideon Okeke
| Heaven's Hell | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Katung Aduwak |
| Written by | Tenyin Ikpe Etim Uyai Ikpe Etim |
| Produced by | Katung Aduwak Tenyin Ikpe Etim |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Jeffrey Smith Matthew Sleboda |
| Edited by | Sammie Amachree |
| Music by | Tola Adeogun Triumph 'Tyrone' Grandeur |
Production companies | One O Eight Media BGL Asset Management Ltd Hashtag Media House |
| Distributed by | Genesis Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
The film was initially scheduled for release on 23 January 2015,[5] but was delayed due to censorship.[6] It was eventually released on 10 May 2019.
Synopsis
Cast
- Fabian Adeoye Lojede as Edward Henshaw
- Nse Ikpe Etim as Alice Henshaw
- Chet Anekwe as Jeff Aliu
- Bimbo Akintola as Tsola Aliu
- Damilola Adegbite as Janet Cole
- OC Ukeje as Ahmed
- Kalu Ikeagwu as Efosa Elliots
- Gideon Okeke as Akanimo
- Femi Jacobs as Detective Popoola
- Bimbo Manuel as Chief Justice
- Katherine Obiang as Tara
- Linda Ejiofor as Secretary
- Waje Iruobe as Estate Agent
Production
Heaven’s Hell has been flagged as a film that intends to help fight domestic violence against women and children.[4] Aduwak states: "...as it seems, domestic violence is still handled with kid's gloves in this part of the world. Ultimately, I want Heaven’s Hell to liberate people. I want it to inspire someone to get out of a bad relationship [..] whatever it can accomplish to make the world a saner place".[7][8] The development of the film took a year,[9] after which principal photography commenced on 9 April 2013 in Lagos with the major cast.[7][10] A couple of scenes were shot in Kirikiri Maximum and Medium Security Prisons in Lagos.[11] Filming in Lagos lasted over three weeks,[9] after which shooting was moved to Wales, where some scenes were also filmed.[12] The film was shot using Sony F55 cameras,[10] and the film's production was led by Jeffrey Smith.[7] The project was majorly financed by BGL Asset Management Ltd & One O Eight Media, with production support of other partners such as Hashtag Media House, and Aberystwyth University.[4][13]
Soundtrack
The official soundtrack from the film, titled "3rd World War", was performed by Jesse Jagz and Femi Kuti, and was released on 7 August 2013.[14]
Promotions and release
A press conference for the film was held on 8 April 2013 at Clear Essence, Ikoyi, Lagos, where it was announced that the film would be released in the third quarter of 2013.[10][15] It was however postponed for unknown reasons.In December 2014, FilmOne Distribution officially announced that the film would be released on 23 January 2015;[5][16][17] it has however been delayed by the Nigerian Films and Video Censors Board due to the presence of some "explicit and inciting content". The filmmakers have been advised to re-edit the film before it can be released.[6] The distribution of the film which was initially helmed by FilmOne, has now been taken over by Genesis Distribution. The film was eventually released theatrically on 10 May 2019.