Genevieve Nnaji Makes History With "Lionheart"

Nollywood diva, Genevieve Nnaji has become the first Nollywood filmmaker whose directorial debut feature has made the Official Selection in the Discovery section of the highly esteemed annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) of Canada.

The world premiere of Lionheart will be held on the opening day of the film festival, Thursday, September 6, 2018.

The opening film is "Outlaw King" by David Mackenzie and closing film is
"Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy" by Justin Kelly.
The film festival will end on Sunday, September 16.

"Lionheart" is already acquired for international distribution by Marie-Pierre Macia"s MPM Film – MPM Film production, development, international sales
http://www.mpmfilm.com/

Macia is the former Director of the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs (Directors’ Fortnight) of the Cannes Film Festival, where she discovered and presented the debut films of such now-famous filmmakers as Mexican director Carlos Reygadas with Japon, Sofia Coppola with Virgin Suicides and the Romanian Directors Cristi Puiu and Cristian Mungiu with respectively Marfa Si Banii and Occident. Most recently, she worked as personal adviser to Cristian Mungiu on his last film, 4 months 3 weeks 2 days, which won the Palme d’Or in Cannes 2007

Synopsis of "Lionheart":
Running a company can be challenging, especially if you are a female in a male-dominated industry. Looking to prove her worth, Adaeze steps up to the challenge when her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu is forced to take a step back due to health issues. Ironically, he appoints his crude and eccentric brother, Godswill, instead to run the company with his young daughter. Complications arise when they discover that the family business is in dire financial straits and both Adaeze and Godswill try to save the company in their own way to crazy and often hilarious results.
English / Hausa / Igbo / 2018 / 95 min / color / DCP.

Cast of "Lionheart":
Genevieve Nnaji
Nkem Owoh
Pete Edochie
Onyeka Onwenu
Cinematography:
Yinka Edward
Editing:
George Cragg
Executive Producers:
Chinny Onwugbenu
Genevieve Nnaji
Producer:
Chinny Onwugbenu
Production Company:
The Entertainment Network (T.E.N)
Production Designer:
Pat Nebo
Screenplay:
Chinny Onwugbenu
Genevieve Nnaji
Ishaya Bako
Emil Garuba
C.J. Obasi
Sound:
Kulanen Ikyo
Ansgar Frerich
Original Score:
Kulanen Ikyo
Publicists:
SEE-THROUGH FILMS LLC
International Sales:
MPM Premium.

Another famous Nigerian whose directorial debut feature will have the world premiere in the Discovery section of the 43rd annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is popular #Hollywood actor, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's Farming.