The Nollywood film (originally titled Lions of '76 ) is a critically acclaimed 2016 historical fiction drama directed by Izu Ojukwu . It is set against the backdrop of the unsuccessful 1976 military coup and the assassination of General Murtala Mohammed. Film Overview Director: Izu Ojukwu. Producers: Adonaijah Owiriwa and Izu Ojukwu.
The story is set six years after the Nigerian Civil War and centers on , a young officer from the Middle Belt, and his pregnant wife, Suzanne , who is from the Southeastern region. Their intertribal relationship faces tension from Suzanne's family and the instability of military life.
Ramsey Nouah (Captain Joseph Dewa), Rita Dominic (Suzanne), and Chidi Mokeme.
The film used refurbished 1970s vehicles, period-accurate costumes, and archived footage of the actual coup to immerse viewers in the era.
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The film was in development for seven years and took five years to produce. It was shot on 16mm film to achieve a period-specific aesthetic. Plot Summary
The production collaborated closely with the Nigerian Military, which provided a seven-month script approval period, personnel for training actors, and access to the Mokola Barracks in Ibadan for filming.