Half of a Yellow Sun

Based On the book by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Half of a Yellow Sun is a 2013 Nigerian drama film directed by Biyi Bandele, based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 2006 novel of the same name. Produced by Andrea Calderwood and Gail Egan, and distributed by Metro International, Leap Frog Films, FilmOne Distributions, Soda Pictures, and Monterey Media, it became one of the top grossing Nigerian films of the time. The film stars a cast of African and diasporan influencers, including Chiwetel Ejiofor as Odenigbo, John Boyega, Thandiwe Newton, Onyeka Onwenu, Genevieve Nnaji, OC Ukeje and Anika Noni Rose. In the film, twin sisters Olanna and Kainene catch up with love and unity in the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–70).

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Release date:

September 8, 2013

Director:

Biyi Bandele

Cast:

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Onyeka Onwenu, Genevieve Nnaji, O. C. Ukeje

Genre:

Drama

Country:

United Kingdom, Nigeria

Language:

English

Year page:

2013 in adaptations