A Hotel Called Memory

2017 0h 55m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 1

RomanceDrama

Synopsis

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The film, set in Lagos, Cape Town and Zanzibar, tells the story of Lola, who recently separated from her husband in Lagos, seeks solace in Zanzibar, hoping to forget and move on with her life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Nse Ikpe-Etim
Lola
Abdi Hussein
Harrison
Mmabatho Montsho
Ayana
Kemi Lala Akindoju
Nomzamo Mbatha
Aya

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Akin Omotoso
Languages: English
Countries: Nigeria, South Africa

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RUNTIME

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Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Nigeria, South Africa.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Branwen Okpako shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Nse Ikpe-Etim and Abdi Hussein and Mmabatho Montsho carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9160112 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Akin Omotoso directs. Branwen Okpako cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Nigeria, South Africa. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 9 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Nigeria, South Africa.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Branwen Okpako shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Nse Ikpe-Etim and Abdi Hussein and Mmabatho Montsho carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt9160112 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.