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Babatunde Apalowo | |
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 Babatunde Apalowo at the red carpet during the premiere of "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White" during Berlinale 2023 | |
| Born | 6 June 1986..[1] Ogbagi Akoko, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Bradford[2] |
| Occupation | Director |
| Known for | All The Colours Of The World Are Between Black and White |
| Awards | 2023 Teddy Awards For Best Feature Film |
Babatunde Apalowo is a Nigerian filmmaker known for his debut feature film, All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White (2023)[3]. The film, which premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, was nominated for the Panorama Audience Award[4][5], GWFF Award for Best First Feature Film[6] and it won the prestigious Teddy Award for Best Feature Film[7][8] with queer themes. Apalowo's work explores themes of identity, belonging, and queer experiences within Nigerian society[9][10]
Early life and education[edit]
Babatunde Apalowo was born and raised in Ogbagi Akoko, Nigeria[11][12]. He studied Civil Engineering at the University of Benin[13][9]. He won the Homevida short script competition sponsored by the United Nations with his script titled 'Lost Children' in 2014.[14][15][16][17]
Career[edit]
Apalowo's breakthrough came with "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White" (2023)[3][12]. The film depicts a love story between two men Bambino played by Tope Tedela and Bawa (Riyo David) navigating their feelings in a society that condemns homosexuality[18][19]. He serves as both writer and director on the project[11]. Apalowo is a frequent collaborator of Walt Taylaur having written the screenplays for Catch.er (2018) and Jolly Roger (2022)[20] which he earned a nomination for Achievement in Screenplay[21] [20]at the 2022 AMAA awards. He won the Best Editor for his work on For Maria: Ebun Pataki at the 2022 African Magic Viewer's Choice Award.[22]
Style and Themes[edit]
Apalowo is emerging as a significant voice in the new wave of Nigerian cinema[10]. His work often explores themes of identity, belonging, love, and the challenges faced by marginalised communities in Nigeria[9]. His directorial style is noted for its understated visual language and sensitivity towards complex social issues[23][24]
Filmography[edit]
All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White (2023) - Feature Film (Director, Writer)[25]
A Place of Happiness (2017) - Short Film (Director, Writer)[25]
Awards and recognition[edit]
Apalowo received the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film - Berlin International Film Festival (2023)[26] and Best Editor - African Magic Viewer's Choice Award (2022).[22]
Further Reading[edit]
https://outonfilm.org/festival/2023/awards
Reference[edit]
- ^ "Babatunde Apalowo on Nigerian Gay-Themed 'All the Colours of the World' and How African Filmmakers Should Tackle Taboo Topics". 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Student's movie shortlisted at Berlin Film Festival". 22 February 2023.
- ^ a b "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White - Panorama 2023". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2023-01-18). "'The Siren' to Open Berlinale's Panorama Strand, Jafar Panahi, Joan Baez, Fan Bingbing, George MacKay Feature in Selections". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ staff2023-02-13T09:42:00+00:00, Screen. "Berlin 2023: Screen's guide to the Panorama titles". Screen. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "GWFF Best First Feature Award Jury". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (2023-02-25). "Berlin: LGBTQ+ Teddy Award for Nigerian Drama 'All The Colors in the World Are Between Black and White'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "Apolline Traoré's drama Sira and D Smith's documentary Kokomo City scoop the Berlinale's two Panorama Audience Awards". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ a b c "Leading Conversations on Inclusivity, Babatunde Apalowo Takes First Nigerian Queer Film to Berlinale - Afrocritik". 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ a b "Queer Films in Nollywood: How Far Have We Really Come? - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ a b "Babatunde Apalowo | Writer, Editor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ a b "Bradford student's movie shortlisted at Berlin Film Festival". BBC News. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus (2024-02-28). "Babatunde Apalowo on Nigerian Gay-Themed 'All the Colours of the World' and How African Filmmakers Should Tackle Taboo Topics". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/172387-nigeria-integrity-film-awards-homevida-holds-december-5.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "December 2014". Homevida Blog. 2014-12-18. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "Meet the winners of the anti-trafficking in Person's prize at the 2014 HomeVida Short Script Competition". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2015-08-10. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "Festival Scope". pro.festivalscope.com. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Apalowo, Babatunde (2023-11-02), All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White (Drama, Romance), Tope Tedela, Riyo David, Martha Ehinome Orhiere, Polymath Pictures, retrieved 2024-03-15
- ^ "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White". BlackStar. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ a b Taylaur, Walter (2023-03-10), Jolly Roger (Thriller), Daniel Etim Effiong, Toni Tones, Deyemi Okanlawon, Waltbanger101 Productions, retrieved 2024-03-16
- ^ "AMAA 2022 Nominees List – Africa Movie Academy Awards". 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ a b "Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro win big - Full list of all di winners from 2022 AMVCA". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Jenner, Matthew Joseph (2023-02-17). "Berlinale 2023 review: All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White (Babatunde Apalowo)". International Cinephile Society. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Berlinale 2023 Review: ´All The Colours of the World Are Between Black and White´". 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ a b "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White - Panorama 2023". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (2023-02-25). "Berlin: LGBTQ+ Teddy Award for Nigerian Drama 'All The Colors in the World Are Between Black and White'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-15.