Nakom

Nakom

Film poster
Directed by Kelly Daniela Norris
T. W. Pittman
Produced by Isaac Adakudugu
Kelly Daniela Norris
T.W. Pittman
Giovanni Ximénez
Written by Isaac Adakudugu
T. W. Pittman
Starring Jacob Ayanaba
Music by Daby Balde
Cinematography Bob Geile
Edited by Tomas Vengris
Distributed by Corinth Films
Release dates
  • 15 February 2016 (2016-02-15) (Berlin)
Running time
 90 minutes
Country Ghana
United States
Language English

Nakom is a 2016 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Kelly Daniela Norris and T. W. Pittman.[1] The film had its world premiere at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival in the Panorama section[2] and was invited to have its North American premiere at the New Directors/New Films Festival in New York.[3]

Plot

An intimate narrative from Northern Ghana, Nakom follows Iddrisu, a talented medical student who must return to his home village after his father's sudden death and fight for his family's survival.

Cast

Reception

Nakom won the Audience Choice Award at the 37th Durban International Film Festival.[4] It was nominated for the Best First Feature Award at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival. At the Hong Kong International Film Festival, it was nominated for the FIPRESCI Prize, the Golden Firebird Award, and the SIGNIS Award.[5] At the Seattle International Film Festival, it was nominated for the New Directors Competition.[6] It has been nominated for the 2016 Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award.[7]

Dennis Harvey for Variety positively reviewed Nakom after its world premiere at the Berlinale. He wrote "for U.S.-based co-directors Kelly Daniela Norris and TW Pittman, [Nakom] doesn't have the outside-looking-in feel of similar international co-productions, but there's an air of authenticity as well as a pleasingly laid-back yet substantive narrative engagement to this polished effort."[8]

John DeFore for The Hollywood Reporter wrote "a cast of non-actors acquits itself very nicely here, and the nature of the shoot — in which locals played key roles in the low-budget production — make the film's polish all the more impressive ... a strong performance from star Jacob Ayanaba should win fans at fests and play well to a niche audience on video." [9]

In Manohla Dargis's "favorites" for the New Directors/New Films program, she wrote "NAKOM is made memorable through the graceful visuals, gentle pacing and deep feeling that the directors T. W. Pittman and Kelly Daniela Norris bring to this story.[10]

"Kelly Daniela Norris and T.W. Pittman's Nakom immediately announces itself as a modest triumph of world-building," says Wes Greene at Slant. "Nakom depicts a culture rarely ever shown on screen, and yet Iddrisu's struggle to move forward without betraying his upbringing reflects feelings that are unmistakably universal."[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Nakom". Berlinale. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  2. ↑ "Berlinale 2016: Panorama Celebrates Teddy Award's 30th Anniversary and Announces First Titles in Programme". Berlinale. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Complete Lineup Announced for 45th New Directors/New Films". Film Society of Lincoln Center. 2016-02-18. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  4. ↑ "Durban International Film Festival - Audience Choice Awards at the 37th Durban International Film Festival". Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  5. ↑ "Awards - The 40th Hong Kong International Film Festival". 40.hkiff.org.hk. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  6. ↑ "CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, GLEASON, GIRL ASLEEP WIN TOP AWARDS AT THE 42ND SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL". Seattle International Film Festival. 2016-06-12. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  7. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2016-11-22). "Spirit Awards Nominations: 'Moonlight', 'American Honey', 'Manchester' & 'Jackie' Rally". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  8. ↑ Harvey, Dennis (2016-02-26). "Film Review: 'Nakom'". Variety. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  9. ↑ "'Nakom': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  10. ↑ Dargis, Manohla; Scott, A. O. (2016-03-15). "At New Directors/New Films, a Glimpse of the Otherworldly". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  11. ↑ "Nakom | Film Review | Slant Magazine". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2016-11-28.

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