Chetanna

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Chetanna
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Theatrical poster
Directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka
Screenplay byAugusta C. Augustina
Story by Chigozie Atuanya
Produced byChigozie Atuanya
Starring
Distributed byZealView Productions
Release date
  • October 11, 2014 (2014-10-11)(U.S)
CountryNigeria
LanguageIgbo

Chetanna is a 2014 drama film directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka and produced by Chigozie Atuanya.

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Background

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

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
2014 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Indigenous MovieWon [6]
20152015 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Use of Nigerian Food in a MovieNominated [7]
11th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Film in African Language Nominated [8]

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