Rehearsal

How do you stage a miracle healing? Protagonists are cast and different variations are tried out, improved and discarded. Boundaries dissolve between church and theatre, faith and credibility.
by Michael Omonua
with Ruby Akubueze, Brutus Richard, Amanda Oruh, Chimezie Imo
Nigeria 2021 English, Nigerian Pidgin 14’ Colour

Part of the Berlinale Summer Special

With

  • Ruby Akubueze
  • Brutus Richard
  • Amanda Oruh
  • Chimezie Imo

Crew

Written and Directed by Michael Omonua
Cinematography KC Obiajulu
Editing Michael Omonua
Sound Design Lyabo Solanke
Producer Don Paul Umana

World sales

Cine9ja Entertainment Ltd

Produced by

Cine9ja Entertainment Ltd

Michael Omonua

Born in London, the UK in 1985. After graduating from the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham, he has directed several short films and a feature. He currently lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria.

Filmography

2016 Born; short film 2017 Brood; short film 2018 Loop Count; short film 2019 The Man Who Cuts Tattoos 2021 Rehearsal; short film

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2021