FilmOne Distribution, has announced that the monumental film, October
1, from the stables of Golden Effects Pictures, run by ace filmmaker,
Kunle Afolayan. It will be released in all Nigerian cinemas on Friday,
the 3rd of October 2014, with special advance screenings from Wednesday
October 1, 2014.
This masterpiece, which was directed by Kunle Afolayan, was
reportedly made with over N200million and was shot in Lagos and Ondo
States for over forty days, after four months on pre-production. The
cast of the movie delivered great acting dexterity; veteran actor Sadiq
Daba (hit 80’s TV drama series Cockrow At Dawn), Kehinde Bankole, David
Bailie, Nick Rhys, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Bimbo Manuel,
Kunle Afolayan, Femi Adebayo, Demola Adedoyin, Kayode Olaiya, and Deola
Sagoe.
October 1, a psychological thriller, unveils the story of Danladi
Waziri (Sadiq Daba), a police officer from the North who is posted to
the remote town of Akote, to investigate a series of female murder cases
in the community and have the mystery solved before the Nigerian flag
is raised on October 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day.
The
movie has been consensually dubbed by movie echelons, pundits and
critics to record outstanding box office figures when released in
Nigerian cinemas,stemming from its high technical quality output. A
grand premiere has been slated for Sunday September 28th, 2014 at theEko
Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
October 1 received production sponsorship from the Lagos state Government, Toyota, Elizade Motors and Sovereign Trust Insurance.
According to Mr Kene Mkparu, the MD of FilmOne distribution, “Kunle
Afolayan has not faltered in any of his movie productions since he made
his directorial debut in 2007. He raises the bar with every movie he
produces; Irapada, The Figurine, Phone Swap and now October 1. His
filmmaking skills are truly exceptional and we are indeed proud to be
the distributor of this outstanding work”.
Mr Afolayan believes strongly that there is so much potential for
this kind of film and that people will start believing in indigenous
film projects after watching October 1. He said, “One thing is crystal
clear, Nigerians and non-Nigerian alike are waiting enthusiastically for
the release of October 1 and will swarm the cinemas to watch the movie
that is poised to leave a long lasting positive impression on all who
see it.”
The producer and distributor of October 1 urged all Nigerians and
lovers of Nigeria to come out in large numbers to experience this
cinematic showpiece.