National Theatre Live: Three Sisters (2019)
Love and longing in 1960s Nigeria.
Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village, and the sisters long to return to their former home in Lagos.
Director: Nadia Fall
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 190 min
Release Date: December 1, 2019
Cast
- Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo - Abosede
- Adedeji Adetayo - Chidi (Guitarist)
- Jonathan Ajayi - Igwe
- Jude Akuwudike - Eze
- Amarachi Attamah - Oka Mbem (The Chant Poet)
- Tobi Bamtefa - Dimgba
- Peter Bankolé - Nmeri Ora
- Anni Domingo - Nma
- Lola May - Ensemble / US Abosede / Nne Chukwu
- Jerome Ngonadi - Ensemble / US Nmeri Ora / Ikemba
Screenplay
- Inua Ellams
- Anton Chekhov (Theatre Play)
Music: Femi Temowo
Production: National Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
1960s, live theatre, filmed theater
More Films by Director: Nadia Fall
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Theatre Live: Three Sisters about?
- Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village, and the sisters long to return to their former home in Lagos.
- Who directed National Theatre Live: Three Sisters?
- National Theatre Live: Three Sisters was directed by Nadia Fall.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: Three Sisters?
- National Theatre Live: Three Sisters stars Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Adedeji Adetayo, Jonathan Ajayi, Jude Akuwudike, Amarachi Attamah, Tobi Bamtefa.
- How long is National Theatre Live: Three Sisters?
- National Theatre Live: Three Sisters has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
- What genre is National Theatre Live: Three Sisters?
- National Theatre Live: Three Sisters is a Drama film.
- Where was National Theatre Live: Three Sisters produced?
- National Theatre Live: Three Sisters was produced in United Kingdom.