The Milkmaid (film)

The Milkmaid is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Desmond Ovbiagele. It was selected as the Nigerian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.[1] The film stars Anthonieta Kalunta, Gambo Usman Kona, and Maryam Booth.

The Milkmaid
Film poster
Directed byDesmond Ovbiagele
Produced byDesmond Ovbiagele
Written byDesmond Ovbiagele
StarringAnthonieta Kalunta
Maryam Booth
Gambo Usman Kona
Patience Okpala
Ibrahim Jammal
CinematographyYinka Edward
Edited byChuka Ejorh
Production
company
Danono Media
Release date
  • 27 November 2020 (2020-11-27)
Running time
136 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageHausa

Cast

  • Anthonieta Kalunta as Aisha
  • Maryam Booth as Zainab
  • Gambo Usman Kona as Dangana
  • Patience Okpala as Hauwa
  • Ibrahim Jammal as Haruna

Accolades

At the 2020 Africa Movie Academy Awards, the film was nominated for eight awards, ultimately winning Best Film, Best Film in an African Language, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Makeup, and Best Nigerian Film.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Desmond Ovbiagele's 'The Milkmaid' is Nigeria's submission for 2021 Oscars". Vanguard. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  2. "AMAA 2020: 'The Milkmaid' wins big, see full list of winners". Pulse Nigeria. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
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