October 1, Half of a Yellow Sun, 6 other Nigerian movies to screen at India’s Woodpecker Festival...

Kunle Afolayan’s October 1 and the screen adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s award winning novel, Half of a Yellow Sun have been named among 9 Nigerian movies to be showcased at the Woodpecker Film Festival (WFF) coming up in New Delhi, India next month. Other shortlisted Nollywood movies for the festival beginning on September 17, 2015 are Emem Isong’s Champagne, Knocking on Heaven’s Door, Brothers, Bedlam, Silent Tears, Doll House and Obi Emenloye’s Thy Will be Done. The movies will be showcased during the World Panorama session of the festival. In a statement made by the founding director of the WFF, Narender Yadav, he disclosed that the decision was made to bring an unforgettable experience to cinema lovers in the World’s 2nd most populous nation. ‘It’s for the first time that a serious attempt is being made to bring Nigerian cinema to the Indian audience. I am sure this is going to be an enriching experience for cinema lovers in India. ‘At the same time, these films will also attract (a) large number of Nigerian youths, who are in New Delhi either for their higher studies or for work. Overall, it’s going to be an exciting feature of our festival this year.’ ...