Not many people know about 2019 movie that has now become Nigeria’s movie submission for the 2021 Oscars, so we’re here to tell you all you need to know about ‘The Milkmaid’.
Inspiration
One might assume that the inspiration for this movie is the insurgency that has been experienced in the country, however, it’s the Ten Naira note that inspired the movie. Amazing, right?
Inspired by the iconic image of the two Fulani milkmaids depicted on the back of the Nigerian Ten Naira note, The Milkmaid is a creative imagining of the fate of two peasant sisters caught up in the upheaval of militant insurgency in rural Northern Nigeria
Synopsis
A Fulani milkmaid confronts religious extremists in rural Sub-Saharan Africa in a quest to locate her missing sister, but efforts to recapture her disrupted past prove complicated.
Cast
Maryam Booth
A rapidly rising star in Kannywood and increasingly in its forerunner, Southern Nigeria’s Nollywood. Educated in both Nigeria and Malaysia, Maryam is the daughter of veteran Kannywood actress Zainab Booth; she commenced acting at the age of 8 and has since featured in several top-tier productions in the industry. A versatile performer, Maryam interpreted the role of the younger sister, Zainab in the film
Ibrahim Jammal
Jammal Ibrahim is a Nigerian actor, model, presenter and producer. His debut was on Abba Makama’s Green White Green on Netflix. where he played the role of Baba. He is he producer and director of The Milkmaid.
Anthioneta Kalunta
A Theater Arts graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, as well as an On-Air-Personality with a local media organization, Anthonieta Kalunta emerged from an extensive audition process with her selection for the lead role of the elder sister, Aisha in The Milkmaid, her film debut
Gambo Usman Kona
He is an accomplished actor and filmmaker in the local film industry in Taraba State with consistent participation in several movie productions over the last decade. He portrays the lead male character of Dangana in The Milkmaid.
Crew
Desmond Ovbiagele is the writer of the project, while Ibrahim Rammal is the director and producer of the movie.
Other members of the crew include
Music by
Michael Truth Ogunlade – Music
Ynka Edwards – Cinematography
Chuka Ejorh – Film Editing
Pat Nebo – Production Design
Obijie Oru – Costume Design
Release Date
According to Ovbiagele, the film will reportedly first screen for two weeks in Ibadan on Friday, 27 2020.
Trailer
You can have a feel of what the movie looks like right here:
Source: MilkMaid Movie Website
