La Femme Anjola, the crime thriller produced by the Audrey Silva Company Ltd, directed by Mildred Okwo, starring Rita Dominic and Nonso Bassey will launch in theatres nationwide on the 19th of March 2021. The producers of the movie made this known in a statement released, recently.
According to the statement, announcing its release, the film distributed by Silverbird distribution will also debut on a paid streaming platform. The new platform designed specifically for the film will allow for the exploration of “distribution and exhibition opportunities outside of the mainstream avenues currently existing.”
In response to the prevalent realities of the film industry, La Femme Anjola will be released digitally for the rest of the world on a paid platform specifically created for the movie.
La Femme Anjola’ starring Rita Dominic and Nonso Bassey in lead roles, follows the story of a young stockbroker whose life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with a married singer.
The crime thriller also stars Ego Boyo, Femi Jacobs, Paul Papel, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Big Brother Naija star, Bassey Ekpeyong, Chris Iheuwa, Browny Igboegwu, Shawn Faqua and Kenyan actress Mumbi Maina.
This move is expected to be a landmark one as the movie becomes the highest-profile Nollywood film to explore distribution and exhibition opportunities outside of the mainstream avenues currently existing. The movie’s release comes about five years after its production commenced. It was originally billed for release in 2020 but was postponed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Commenting on the project, Okwo expressed optimism that the time and investment put into ensuring the quality of the project will be worth it.
“A lot of money and resources was put into the film from the talent to the production design and special effects. We want to give people a good time obviously, but we also want to be able to make good returns, so more people are encouraged to invest in Nollywood,” he said. The film was shot in Lagos, Cape Town and South Africa.