Wherever it goes, the movie receives critical acclaim for its breathtaking visuals, even winning a special jury prize for its striking cinematography at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
Written and directed by Obasi with cinematography by Lílis Soares, this reimagination of West African mythology is exquisitely shot in black and white, with the costuming, hairstyling, and makeup done by Bunmi Demiola Fashina, Adefunke Olowu, and Campbell Precious Arebamen, respectively.
Speaking exclusively with Pulse, the award-winning director revealed some of his secrets for properly lighting black skin on film especially while shooting at night.
