Suru L'ere

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Suru L'ere
SuruLere poster.jpg
Directed by Mildred Okwo
Written byRichard Odilu [1]
Produced byMildred Okwo
Rita Dominic [2]
Starring
CinematographyJim Bishop
Edited byCarole Gikandi
Music byTruth
Production
company
Mord Pictures
Distributed byThe Audrey Silva Company
Silverbird Film Distribution
Release date
  • 12 February 2016 (2016-02-12)
CountryNigeria
Languages

Suru L'ere is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film, co-produced and directed by Mildred Okwo. It stars Seun Ajayi, Beverly Naya, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Tope Tedela and Enyinna Nwigwe, with a special appearance from Rita Dominic. [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Set in Lagos, the film revolves around Arinze (Seun Ajayi), a young graduate trainee, who is a serial debtor, desperately eager to get ahead.

Cast

Production

Casting

In March 2015, it was announced that Beverly Naya would be starring in Suru L'ere. [6] Rita Dominic, who is the executive producer of the film had a cameo appearance as a local Akara seller. [7]

Filming

Principal photography of Suru L'ere commenced in April 2015, [8] and was shot in ten days. [9]

Promotions

On 16 April 2015, Behind the scenes photos for Suru L'ere were published on BellaNaija. [10] It was also published on Nigerian Entertainment Today [11] and other major media outlets and entertainment blogs. The first official trailer was released on YouTube on 8 September 2015. [12] A Television trailer was released on 15 January 2016.

Release

The film was released on 12 February 2016. [7]

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References

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