Man on Ground

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Man on Ground
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Film poster
Directed by Akin Omotoso
Written byAkin Omotoso
Produced by Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Fabian Adeoye Lojede
Rosie Motene
Akin Omotoso
Starring
CinematographyPaul Michelson
Edited byAryan Kaganof
Music byJoel Assaizky
Amu
Production
company
Tom Pictures
Release date
  • 12 September 2011 (2011-09-12)(TIFF)
Running time
80 minutes
CountriesNigeria
South Africa
Languages English
Yoruba
Zulu

Man on Ground is a 2011 Nigerian South African drama film directed by Akin Omotoso. It was screened and premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. [1] The film tells a story about how Xenophobia in South Africa affect the lives of two Nigerian brothers. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Plot

Ade, an accomplished financial executive and his brother Femi are South-African immigrants. Unknown to Ade, his brother, who is in South-Africa because of a self-imposed exile due to political affiliation in Nigeria has been kidnapped. On discovery that his brother is missing Ade carries out investigations to unravel the mystery and discovers the difficult lifestyle subjected to him. Ade pays homage to a former employer of Femi, when violence occurred which forced him to live with the boss. The frequent violent riots in the neighbourhood open up many revelations about the life of his brother.

Cast

Release

It had its premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival on 12 September 2011. [6] [7] [8]

Accolades

List of Major Awards
AwardCategoryRecipients and nomineesResult
Africa Film Academy
(8th Africa Movie Academy Awards) [9]
Best Film Akin OmotosoNominated
Best Sound Nominated
Best Best Cinematography Nominated
Best Editing Nominated
Best Actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Fana Mokoena Won
Best Director Nominated
Special Jury PrizeAkin OmotosoWon

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