Tatu_(film)

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Tatu (film)

2017 Nigerian film by Don Omope

Tatu is a 2017 Nigerian adventure film directed by Don Omope. It was written by Jude Idada and is an adaptation of the novel "Tatu", written by Abraham Nwankwo in 2014. The film received several nominations at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. The film also received joint most nominations at the 2018 Africa Magic Choice Awards.[1][2]

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Synopsis

In Tatu, we see the life of a mother and her attempt to salvage the idea of her only daughter being given away as a sacrifice for the atonement of sins.[3]

Production

Tatu was shot in locations across Lagos, and Abuja.[4] It was shot in a span of 12 months.[5]

Cast

Release

Tatu was first theatrically released in July 2017 in Nigeria, and was premiered at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island.[6][7] In 2019, the movie was added to Netflix's catalogue as the company continued to invest in the African Film industry.[8]

Reception

Tatu was mildly received by the public. For most of it viewers, the movie had potentials that were not met.[9][10][11][12] On Nollywood Reinvented, the movie had a rating of 52%.[13]

Accolades

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References

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    "Movie Review: "Tatu" is a Good film despite few misses!". Explore Nollywood. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
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    Isabella, Akinseye. "Movie Review: Hits and Misses of Don Omope's 'Tatu'". Vangaurd Nigeria. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
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    "Film review: Tatu is visually appealing, structurally handicapped". Y Naija. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
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    "Tatu". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
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    "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
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