Bosode

Synopsis

"Bosode" is a lo-fi short film that explores determinism and choice through a fantastical and science fiction lens. Depicting IFA orishas, it navigates digital technologies and philosophical processes throughout the short films narrative. The story follows Bosode, who finds herself in the mystical town of spirits. Guided by Orunmila, the orisha of wisdom and divination, Bosode embarks on a quest to unite the towns of things and spirits. Along her journey, she encounters Esu, the trickster and messenger between the earthly and heavenly realms, who challenges her sense of agency and free will. Originally conceived as an interactive video installation, "Bosode" allowed viewers to choose one of three different endings. For this screening, the second ending has been selected.

Cast and crew

About the director(s):
Akinsola Lawanson is a British-Nigerian multidisciplinary artist living and working in London. He works in moving images, installations and video-game engines in projects that examine relational systems, digital technologies and process philosophy. Akinsola’s video works are inspired by the alt-Nollywood movement, which borrows narrative, stylistic and visual conventions of Nollywood but with politically subversive ends.

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