Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
September 8, 2013Release Date
Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
September 8, 2013Release Date
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Cast & Crew.
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Odenigbo
Thandiwe Newton
Olanna
Anika Noni Rose
Kainene
Joseph Mawle
Richard
John Boyega
Ugwu
Onyeka Onwenu
Mama
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Captain Dutse
Babou Ceesay
Okeoma
Susan Wokoma
Amala
Genevieve Nnaji
Miss Adebayo
Jude Orhorha
Harrison
Biyi Bandele
Director
Gloria Young
Aunty Ifeka
Tina Mba
Mrs. Ozobia
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Writer
Wale Ojo
Chief Okonji
Andrea Calderwood
Producer
Ayo Lijadu
Professor Ezeka
Ben Onono
Composer
Naya Amobi
Arize
Paul Thomson
Composer
Zack Orji
Chief Ozobia
Kasper Michaels
Plump Charles
John de Borman
Cinematographer
Reginald Ofodile
Uncle Mbaezi
Chris Gill
Editor
Jina Jay
CastingDirector
Grainne Keenan
Susan
Paul Hampshire
Professor Lehman
Andrew McAlpine
ProductionDesigner
Robert Davide
Redhead Charles
O.C. Ukeje
Aniekwena
Paresh Behera
Dr. Patel
Jennifer Osammor
Mama Oji
Sian Evans
Costume Supervisor
Steve Summersgill
Supervising Art Director
Christophe Dalberg
Art Direction
Ben Shepherd
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jo Katsaras
Costume Design
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Half of a Yellow Sun is a 2013 Anglo-Nigerian drama film directed by Biyi Bandele and based on the novel of the same name by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This film explores the profound themes of identity, love, and resilience in the face of war. It confronts the complexities of personal relationships set against the backdrop of political chaos, while also addressing the lingering effects of colonialism on Nigerian society. The narrative skillfully portrays the struggle for personal identity and the quest for love amidst the horrors of war, offering a poignant reflection on the human condition during one of Africa's most challenging historical periods.
It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Onyeka Onwenu, Anika Noni Rose, Joseph Mawle, Genevieve Nnaji, OC Ukeje and John Boyega and was filmed on location in Nigeria. The film premiered in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. It received mixed reception from critics.