Give Me a Riddle
Originally released in 1966. Give Me a Riddle is a documentary film. directed by David Schickele. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam, Roger Landrum, and Manze Ejiogu
Synopsis
Nigeria became an independent country in 1960. In 1967 it was torn apart by civil war. Between these two events Nigeria enjoyed a kind of golden age, full of cultural ferment and cross-tribal fertilization. Every kid out of the village was writing the great Nigerian novel. A spirit of great hope prevailed through the land. Give Me A Riddle is about this golden age, seen through the eyes of ex-Peace Corps volunteer returning to his host country a couple of years after his Peace Corps service as a teacher at the University of Nigeria. The film follows Roger as he looks up his old student friends, travels with them to their homes, talks with them about their lives and the life of their country. Shot in 1966, the film is a time capsule of a Nigeria and the Peace Corps both in the rambunctious bloom of youth.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Give Me a Riddle about?
Nigeria became an independent country in 1960. In 1967 it was torn apart by civil war. Between these two events Nigeria enjoyed a kind of golden age, full of cultural ferment and cross-tribal ferti...
Who directed Give Me a Riddle?
Give Me a Riddle was directed by David Schickele.
How long is Give Me a Riddle?
Give Me a Riddle has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Give Me a Riddle released?
Give Me a Riddle was released on May 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Give Me a Riddle?
The main cast of Give Me a Riddle includes Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam, Roger Landrum, Manze Ejiogu, Gabriel Ogar, Nzie Okpokum.