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Feature film · Released
The Black Book
2023
Nigeria
The Black Book
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After his son is framed and killed, a grieving father confronts the criminal network tied to his own violent past.
- Type
- Feature film
- Year
- 2023
- Country
- Nigeria
- Runtime
- 124
- Languages
- English
- Status
- Released
- Release
- September 22, 2023
Story
Synopsis
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Logline
After his son is framed and killed, a grieving father confronts the criminal network tied to his own violent past.
Themes
CorruptionPolice brutalityGriefRedemption
Full synopsis
Paul Edima is pulled back into a world he abandoned when corrupt officers blame his son for a high-profile crime and kill him. Working alongside journalist Vic Kalu, he follows the chain of responsibility through police, political and military power while confronting the consequences of his former life.
Context
The Nigerian thriller places a personal revenge story inside wider questions of institutional corruption, police violence and public accountability.
Cast
Main Cast
Principal performers connected to this title.
AL
Ade Laoye
SD
Sam Dede
AU
Alex Usifo Omiagbo
Cast
Supporting Cast
Selected supporting performances, limited to the most relevant credits.
SB
Shaffy Bello
as Big Daddy
Nigeria
SD
Sam Dede
as Angel
Nigeria
ID
Ireti Doyle
as Commissioner
Nigeria
Creative Leadership
Director & Production
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Director
EE
Editi Effiong
Director
Producers
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Industry
Production Companies
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Anakle Films
Production company
Nigeria
Netflix
Distributor
Production Context
Filming Locations
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Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
Source: Film setting and production record
CineMap Africa
Shooting Locations
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Screenshot pending
StreetProbable
Lagos crime-thriller production area
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Scene screenshot awaiting verification.
Screenshot pending
ChurchProbable
Cathedral of the Holy Cross candidate scenes
Lagos Island candidate, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Scene screenshot awaiting verification.
Screenshot pending
Train StationProbable
Old Railway Compound Kaduna candidate scenes
Old Railway Compound candidate, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Scene screenshot awaiting verification.
Release
Availability, Festivals & Awards
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Platforms
- Netflix
Festivals
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Awards
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Record Quality
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