We Need New Names
Originally released in 2015. We Need New Names is a feature film. directed by Onyeka Igwe. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A work examining contemporary Nigerian diasporic female identity through the contradictions inherent to an ethnographic reading of the funeral of the filmmakers’ family matriarch. Using personal archive to explore the concepts of female identity, diaspora, cultural memory and most importantly ‘fiction’.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Need New Names about?
A work examining contemporary Nigerian diasporic female identity through the contradictions inherent to an ethnographic reading of the funeral of the filmmakers’ family matriarch. Using personal ...
Who directed We Need New Names?
We Need New Names was directed by Onyeka Igwe.
How long is We Need New Names?
We Need New Names has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was We Need New Names released?
We Need New Names was released on January 5, 2015 in theaters.