Things Fall Apart (1971)
When Obi Okonkwo completes his studies in England and returns to Nigeria, he finds himself in a country marked by rapid industrialisation and deep political change. In a time of social upheaval, Obi represents modern Nigeria. Through his gaze, his own expectations, those of his environment and the woman he loves become visible. And the disappointment of these expectations. Obi experiences the spreading corruption, the dominance of the Europeans and the conflicts with the values of traditional societies. In flashbacks, his struggle is interwoven with that of his grandfather Okonkwo. The latter experiences the first foreign influences in his village of Umuofia, from the arrival of the Christian missionaries to British colonialism.
Director: Hansjürgen Pohland
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 13, 1971
Cast
- Elizabeth of Toro - Clara Okeke
- Orlando Martins - Obierika
- Johnny Sekka - Obi Okonkwo
- Stephen Goldblatt - Bushnell
- Carey Andrew-Jaja - Joseph
- Steve Allis - Peter
- Iyabo Aboaba - Bisi
- Femi Marquis - Government Minister
- Boniface Afoko - Editor
- Sam Siller - General
Screenplay
- Chinua Achebe (Original Story)
- Fern Mosk (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Michael J. Davis
Editing: Christa Pohland
Production: Calpenny Nigeria Films Limited (NG), Cine 3 (FRG), Nigram (US)
Country: Germany, Nigeria
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hansjürgen Pohland
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Things Fall Apart about?
- When Obi Okonkwo completes his studies in England and returns to Nigeria, he finds himself in a country marked by rapid industrialisation and deep political change. In a time of social upheaval, Obi represents modern Nigeria. Through his gaze, his own expectations, those of his environment and the woman he loves become visible. And the disappointment of these expectations. Obi experiences the spreading corruption, the dominance of the Europeans and the conflicts with the values of traditional societies. In flashbacks, his struggle is interwoven with that of his grandfather Okonkwo. The latter experiences the first foreign influences in his village of Umuofia, from the arrival of the Christian missionaries to British colonialism.
- Who directed Things Fall Apart?
- Things Fall Apart was directed by Hansjürgen Pohland.
- Who stars in Things Fall Apart?
- Things Fall Apart stars Elizabeth of Toro, Orlando Martins, Johnny Sekka, Stephen Goldblatt, Carey Andrew-Jaja, Steve Allis.
- How long is Things Fall Apart?
- Things Fall Apart has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Things Fall Apart?
- Things Fall Apart is a Drama film.
- Where was Things Fall Apart produced?
- Things Fall Apart was produced in Germany, Nigeria.