Dazzling Mirage is a 2014 Nigerian drama film, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani; it stars Kemi "Lala" Akindoju, Kunle Afolayan, Bimbo Manuel, Yomi Fash Lanso, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett and Seun Akindele.[2][3][4] It also features special appearances from Adewale Ayuba, Sean Tizzle, Tunde Babalola and Steve Sodiya.[5] The film is an adaptation of a novel of the same name by Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare, adapted to screen by Ade Solanke.[6] It tells the story of a young sickle-cell patient and the various social and emotional challenges she is faced with.
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| Directed by | Tunde Kelani |
| Screenplay by | Ade Solanke |
| Based on | Dazzling Mirage by Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare |
| Produced by | Tunde Kelani |
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| Cinematography |
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| Edited by | Mumin Kelani |
| Music by | Michael Ogunlade |
Production companies | Mainframe Film and Television Productions |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Distributions |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Box office | ₦13,000,000[1] |
Cast
edit- Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju as Funmiwo
- Seun Akindele as Sanya
- Kunle Afolayan as Dotun
- Taiwo Ajai-Lycett as Sanya's Mum
- Bimbo Manuel as Dr. Femi/Funmiwo's Dad
- Yomi Fash Lanso as Lanre
- Carol King as Lola/Funmiwo's Mum
- Khabirat Kafidipe as Tade
- Aderounmu Adejumoke as Yejide
- Bukola Awoyemi as Bukola
- Ayo Badmus as Mr. Odusina
- Tunji Afolayan as Kunle
- Adewale Ayuba as Adewale Ayuba (special appearance)
- Sean Tizzle as Sean Tizzle (special appearance)
- Collins Enebeli as
- Tunde Babalola as
- Hakeem Adenekan as
- Steve Sodiya as
Production
editIt was announced in March 2012, just after the theatrical release of Maami, that Kelani would be adapting Olayinka Abimbola's Dazzling Mirage to the big screen.[7] As of January 2013, the adaptation was confirmed to have commenced.[8] Kelani believes the film to be his way of contributing towards public awareness of genotype-related issues like sickle-cell anaemia, hoping young couples would pay attention to its importance.[9] He states: "all of us are connected directly or indirectly to the sufferers of this ailment"; "I have also had personal relationships with sufferers of this ailment and I consider it my responsibility to bring their story to fore."[10][11][12] Kemi Akindoju had her screen test on 12 June 2013[13] and principal photography commenced on 18 September 2013.[14]
Release
editA promotional poster of Dazzling Mirage was unveiled on 24 June 2013;[15] Onset pictures were also constantly released to the public during the course of filming.[2][10] The first trailer for the film was released to the public on 1 December 2013[10] and a second trailer was released on 14 February 2014.[16][17] The first official poster, together with a third trailer was released on 18 June 2014, ahead of the 2014 World Sickle-cell Awareness Day.[3][6][18][19] The film screened at the Nollywood Film Festival in New Zealand;[20] it premiered on 7 November 2014 at the Muson Centre, Lagos,[21][22] and was generally released theatrically on 20 February 2015.[23]
Accolades
editDazzling Mirage has been nominated in the "Best Costume Design" category at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[24]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b George, Mayowa (21 February 2014). "Photos From The Set Of Tunde Kelani's New Movie, 'Dazzling Mirage'". 360 Nobs. Archived from the original on 16 September 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ a b Nwanne Chuks (28 June 2014). "Lala Dazzles In Kelani's Dazzling Mirage". The Guardian (Nigeria). Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ "Tunde Kelani Marks World Sickle Cell Day with new movie, Dazzling 'Mirage'". Ebonylife TV. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ "Tunde Kelani Releases Official Poster and Trailer for 'Dazzling Mirage'". Nollywood by Mindspace. 19 June 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ a b Arogundade, Funsho (20 June 2014). "Tunde Kelani Releases 'Dazzling Mirage' Trailer". PM News Nigeria. PM News. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ "Dazzling Mirage by Olayinka Abimbola set to be adapted to the big screens by Tunde Kelani". 9jabooksandmovies. 10 March 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ "Tunde Kelani's film adaptation Of 'Dazzling Mirage' commences!". 9jabooksandmovies. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ Jasanya Olamide (20 June 2014). "VIDEO: Watch Kunle Afolayan, Yomi Fash Lanso star in Dazzling Mirage [Trailer]". Nigerian Entertainment Today. The NET. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ a b c Alash, Bob (3 December 2013). "Movie: The Trailer Is Here! Tunde Kelani Presents New Movie, 'Dazzling Mirage'". Jaguda.com. Archived from the original on 7 August 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay A. (2 December 2013). "Watch First Trailer For Tunde Kelani's Feature Film Adaptation Of 'Dazzling Mirage'". IndieWire. Shadow and Act. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Tunde Kelani presents new movie, 'Dazzling Mirage'". Silverbird Group. Silverbird Cinemas. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Dazzling Mirage Screen test with Lala Akindoju". Mainframe. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Dazzling Mirage latest! Day1 of shoot". Mainframe. 18 September 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "TUNDE KELANI UNVEILS DAZZLING MIRAGE'S POSTER …kunle afolayan, yomi fash lanso lead new movie". Novo Magazine. 26 July 2013. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Watch the Trailer of Tunde Kelani's New Movie: Dazzling Mirage". OluFamous.Com. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Tunde Kelani's 'Dazzling Mirage' Gets New Trailer Ahead Of Premiere". Channels TV. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "June 19, World Sickle Cell Day". Mainframe. Dazzling Mirage Movement. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ Opeoluwani, Akintayo (25 June 2014). "Tunde Kelani Releases Official Trailer Of Dazzling Mirage". Daily Times Nigeria. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Nigeria: Dazzling Mirage Premieres At Nollywood Film Festival in Australia, New Zealand". allAfrica.com. 18 October 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Akande, Victor. "Tunde Kelani's Dazzling Mirage premieres today". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Meet Kunle Afolayan, Kemi Akindoju & More Stars of the 'Dazzling Mirage' Movie as it Premieres". Bella Naija. 6 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (6 February 2015). "Movie gets cinema release date". Pulse NG. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ^ "List Of The 2015 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs) Nominees". DStv. StarGist. 13 December 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.