Tatu (film)

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Directed byDon Omope
Written byJude Idada
Produced byDon Omope
Starring
Tatu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDon Omope
Written byJude Idada
Produced byDon Omope
Starring
CinematographyAkpe Ododoru
Edited byAdekunle Bryan Oyetunde
Distributed byFilmOne production
Release date
  • 22 July 2017 (2017-07-22) (Nigeria)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Tatu is a 2017 Nigerian adventure film directed by Don Omope. It was written by Jude Idada and is an adaptation of the 2014 novel Tatu by Abraham Nwankwo. The film tied for the most nominations at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[1][2]

In Tatu, we see the life of a mother and her attempt to salvage the idea of her only daughter being given away as a sacrifice for the atonement of sins.[3]

Cast

Production

Tatu was shot in locations across Lagos, and Abuja.[4] It was shot in a span of 12 months.[5]

Release

Tatu was first released theatrically in July 2017 in Nigeria, and premiered at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island.[6][7] In 2019, the movie was added to Netflix's catalogue as the company continued to invest in the African Film industry.[8]

Reception

Tatu was mildly received by the public. For most of its viewers, the movie had potentials that were not met.[9][10][11][12] On Nollywood Reinvented, the movie had a rating of 52%.[13]

Accolades

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