Enugu: New movie, ‘Properties of the Gods’, which seeks to address the Osu caste system and the issue of social exclusion in Igboland, is set to premiere in cinemas nationwide on Sept. 4. The producer of the movie, Mr. Joseph Okechukwu, disclosed this at a news conference in Enugu on Tuesday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Okechukwu revealed that the movie was directed by Uzodinma Okpechi and Okechukwu Oku, while Patrick Nnamani wrote the screenplay. He emphasized that the film was crafted to challenge the practice of deeming fellow human beings as inferior due to circumstances rooted in historical events.
Okechukwu described the practice as ‘devilish and uncharitable,’ underscoring that the movie aims to help audiences grasp the meaning of the term ‘accident of history’ concerning the Osu caste system. He explained that viewers will gain a deeper understanding of this concept before leaving the cinema.
The veteran Nollywood actor announced that the movie would be screened in cinemas across the country, including major cities like Lagos and regions in the North, South, West, and East. The film features prominent Nollywood actors, including Pete Edochie, the late Onyeka Onwenu, Enyinna Nwigwe, Maria Chike-Benjamin, Zack Orji, Hilda Dokubo, Elvina Ubru, Obi Okoli Ofia Mbaka, and Jennifer Eliogu. Edochie, who inspired the production, also played a lead role in the movie.
Okechukwu stated that the film aims to contribute to the campaign for the abolition of the Osu caste system and foster a more progressive and inclusive society. However, he acknowledged that the ultimate judgment of the movie’s quality and impact would rest with the audience after viewing it.