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World Cinema Dramatic Competition

LADY

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United Kingdom/Nigeria202693 minEnglish, Nigerian Pidgin
LADY

In the sprawling African metropolis of Lagos, a fiercely independent young cab driver meets a band of radiantly reckless sex workers whose sisterhood pulls her into danger and joy, setting her on a journey toward her own transformation.

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In the sprawling African metropolis of Lagos, a fiercely independent young cab driver meets a band of radiantly reckless sex workers whose sisterhood pulls her into danger and joy, setting her on a journey toward her own transformation.

Lady is a strong woman in a man’s world. A taxi driver on today’s streets of Lagos, Lady makes enough money to care for herself and her grandmother while most Nigerians must choose between breakfast and lunch. When her oil-producing motherland eliminates fuel subsidies for its citizens, Lady’s childhood friend, Pinky, propositions her to join ranks with her boss who is looking for a night driver for his ladies. Director Olive Nwosu’s exciting debut feature pulses with the potent energies and complex realities in Lagos. LADY radiates the love and dreams between people, the choices made to forge pathways for living through debilitating circumstances and intergenerational traumas, and the sea change of a new generation, rising to DJ Revolution’s call to decolonize their minds and take back their lives. — SF

This film contains strobe effects.

Available in person. Also available online for the public (January 29–February 1) and credentialed press and industry (January 28–February 1). 

World Cinema Dramatic CompetitionAll FeaturesBIPOC StoriesFirst-Time FeaturesInternationalNon-English LanguageWomen-Centered StoriesDramaFictionAudio DescriptionEnglish SDH SubtitlesEnglish SubtitlesPhotosensitivityU.S. Only- less

Screenings

in persononline
  • Jan 22, 6:00 PM MST
    Premiere

    Library Center Theatre

    Park City

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  • Jan 23, 5:20 PM MST
    Screening

    Megaplex Redstone - 3

    Park City

    English SubtitlesEnglish Subtitles

    Audio DescriptionAudio Description

  • Jan 24, 9:00 PM MST
    Screening

    Broadway Centre Cinemas - 6

    Salt Lake City

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    Audio DescriptionAudio Description

    ASL (Q&A only)ASL (Q&A only)

    English SDH SubtitlesEnglish SDH Subtitles

  • Jan 29, 6:45 PM MST
    Screening

    Holiday Village Cinemas - 1

    Park City

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    Audio DescriptionAudio Description

  • Jan 30, 5:20 PM MST
    Screening

    Megaplex Redstone - 3

    Park City

    English SubtitlesEnglish Subtitles

    Audio DescriptionAudio Description

  • Jan 29, 3:00 PM GMT -
    Feb 2, 6:55 AM GMT
    Online Screening

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    Audio DescriptionAudio Description

    English SDH SubtitlesEnglish SDH Subtitles

Credits

  • Director(s)

    Olive Nwosu

  • Screenwriter

    Olive Nwosu

  • Producers

    Alex Polunin

    John Giwa-Amu

    Stella Nwimo

  • Co-Producers

    Tokunboh Sangodoyin

    Jamiu Shoyode

  • Director of Photography

    Alana Mejia Gonzalez

  • Editors

    Colin Monie

    Gareth C Scales

  • Casting Director

    Sukanmi Sukki

  • Location Manager

    Imole Kehinde

  • Production Design

    Richard Evans

  • Costume Designer

    Pat Adaeze

  • Composer

    Ollie Mayo

  • Principal Cast

    Jessica Gabriel’s Ujah

    Amanda Oruh

    Tinuade Jemiseye

    Binta Ayo Mogaji

    Seun Kuti

    Bucci Franklin

  • Additional Cast

    Eva Ibiam

    Precious Agu Eke

    Fadesaye Olateru-Olagbegi

    Agu Ghineye Esthyraph

Meet the Artist

Panelist Name

Olive Nwosu

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Born in Lagos, Nigeria, London-based filmmaker Olive Nwosu is an award-winning screenwriter and director. She wrote and directed two acclaimed shorts: 2019’s Troublemaker, the first Igbo-language film on the Criterion Channel; and 2021’s Egúngún (Masquerade), which premiered at TIFF and screened at the Sundance Film Festival, winning multiple international awards. LADY is her feature debut.

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