Rise

"A king will come from across the sea."

2022 1h 53m EN

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 315

Drama

Synopsis

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After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.

“A king will come from across the sea.”

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Cast

Uche Agada
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Dayo Okeniyi
Charles Antetokounmpo
Yetide Badaki
Veronica Antetokounmpo
Ral Agada
Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Jaden Osimuwa
Kostas Antetokounmpo
Elijah Sholanke
Alexandros Antetokounmpo
Taylor Nichols
John Hammond
Panos Koronis
Takis Zivas

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Akin Omotoso
Writers: Arash Amel
Languages: English
Countries: Greece, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Greece, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Akin Omotoso, shot by Kabelo Thathe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ré Olunuga. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Uche Agada and Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A king will come from across the sea.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11242162 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Akin Omotoso directs. Kabelo Thathe behind the camera. Ré Olunuga scores. Vuyani Sondlo cuts. Produced in Greece, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Greece, United States of America.
3Directed by Akin Omotoso, shot by Kabelo Thathe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ré Olunuga. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Vuyani Sondlo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Uche Agada and Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A king will come from across the sea.".
8IMDB entry: tt11242162 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.