Suru L'ere
{{Short description|2016 film by Mildred Okwo}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Suru L'ere
| image = SuruLere poster.jpg
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| director = Mildred Okwo
| producer = Mildred Okwo
Rita Dominic{{cite web | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/audrey-silva-company-returns-with-surulere/ | title=Audrey Silva Company returns with 'Surulere' | publisher=Vanguard | date=18 April 2015 | accessdate=12 January 2016 | pages=Ajose, Kehinde}}
| starring = {{ubl|Seun Ajayi|Beverly Naya|Kemi Akindoju|Tope Tedela|Enyinna Nwigwe |Rita Dominic}}
| music = Truth
| cinematography = Jim Bishop
| editing = Carole Gikandi
| studio = Mord Pictures
| distributor = The Audrey Silva Company
Silverbird Film Distribution
| released = {{Film date|2016|02|12|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| country = Nigeria
| language = {{ubl|English|Yoruba|Igbo}}
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Suru L'ere is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film, co-produced and directed by Mildred Okwo. It stars Seun Ajayi, Beverly Naya, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Tope Tedela and Enyinna Nwigwe, with a special appearance from Rita Dominic.{{cite web | url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/32656/10/rita-dominic-mildred-okwo-embark-on-surulere-journ.html | title=Rita Dominic, Mildred Okwo, Embark On 'Surulere' JourneY | publisher=Nigeria Films | date=18 April 2015 | accessdate=12 January 2016 | author=Eze, Maryjane}}{{cite web | url=http://ynaija.com/kemi-lala-akindoju-plays-old-woman-mildred-okwos-surulere/ | title=Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju plays old woman in Mildred Okwo's 'Surulere' | publisher=YNaija | date=19 April 2015 | accessdate=12 January 2016 | author=Igboanugo, Ada}}{{cite web | url=https://www.nationaldailyng.com/test/index.php/trends/music/3650-kemi-lala-akindoju-plays-old-woman-in-mildred-okwo-s-surulere | title=Kemi Lala-Akindoju plays "Old Woman" in Mildred Okwo's "Surulere" | publisher=National Daily | date=20 April 2015 | accessdate=12 January 2016 | author=Ediale, Kingsley}}
Set in Lagos, the film revolves around Arinze (Seun Ajayi), a young graduate trainee, who is a serial debtor, desperately eager to get ahead.
Cast
- Seun Ajayi as Arinze
- Beverly Naya as Omosigho
- Tope Tedela as Kyle Stevens Adedoyin
- Kemi Lala Akindoju as Land Lady
- Kenneth Okolie as Bossi
- Enyinna Nwigwe as Godstime
- Gregory Ojefua as Brume
- Bikiya Graham-Douglas
- Rita Dominic as Akara seller (special appearance)
Production
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=Casting=
In March 2015, it was announced that Beverly Naya would be starring in Suru L'ere.{{cite web | url=http://happenings.com.ng/beverly-naya-to-play-lead-character-in-rita-dominics-next-movie-surulere/ | title=Beverly Naya to play lead character in Rita Dominic's next movie 'Surulere' | publisher=Happenings | date=30 March 2015 | accessdate=12 January 2016}} Rita Dominic, who is the executive producer of the film had a cameo appearance as a local Akara seller.
=Filming=
Principal photography of Suru L'ere commenced in April 2015,{{cite web | url=http://dailytimes.com.ng/kemi-akindoju-spotted-on-set-of-surulere/ | title=Kemi Akindoju Spotted on Set of Surulere | publisher=Daily Times | date=16 April 2015 | accessdate=13 January 2016}} and was shot in ten days.{{cite web | url=http://tns.ng/5-things-you-should-know-before-heading-out-to-see-surulere/ | title=5 Things You Should Know Before Heading Out To See "Suru'Lere" | publisher=TNS | date=12 February 2015 | accessdate=20 February 2016}}
Promotions
On 16 April 2015, Behind the scenes photos for Suru L'ere were published on BellaNaija.{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/04/rita-dominic-the-akara-seller-kemi-lala-akindoju-as-an-old-lady-beverly-naya-mildred-okwo-seun-ajayi-more-bts-in-surulere/ | title=Rita Dominic the Akara Seller, Kemi Lala Akindoju as an Old Lady! Beverly Naya, Mildred Okwo, Seun Ajayi & More BTS in 'Surulere' | publisher=BellaNaija | date=16 April 2015 | accessdate=12 January 2016}} It was also published on Nigerian Entertainment Today{{cite web | url=https://thenet.ng/bts-photos-of-mildred-okwo-and-rita-dominics-new-flick/ | title=BTS Photos of Mildred Okwo and Rita Dominic's new flick | publisher=The NET NG | date=16 April 2015 | access-date=12 January 2016}} and other major media outlets and entertainment blogs. The first official trailer was released on YouTube on 8 September 2015.{{cite web | url=http://www.bestofnollywood.tv/2015/09/10/surulere-mildred-okwo-releases-the-trailer-for-her-much-anticipated-film/ | title=SURULERE: Mildred Okwo Releases the trailer for her much anticipated film | publisher=Best of Nollywood | date=10 September 2015 | accessdate=12 January 2016}} A Television trailer was released on 15 January 2016.
Release
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://audreysilva.com/}}
- {{YouTube|rrg39xu4Nkc|Suru L'ere}}
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Category:2016 romantic comedy-drama films