Sophie + Afùwàpẹ́

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Trailer for upcoming short documentary “Sophie” on philosopher Sophie Bọ́sẹ̀dé Olúwọlé (1935 – 2018).

Directed, filmed and edited by Juul van der Laan
Music by Kit Wilmans Fegradoe

Shot in the Netherlands and Nigeria.

Realised with support from VEVAM x OCW and Creative Industries NL

This is the trailer to (short) prologue film “Afùwàpẹ́“.
In a dream-like state traditional Yoruba myths enter and mix into Afùwàpẹ́’s memory.
Because “Who are you?” philosopher Sophie Bọ́sẹ̀dé Olúwọlé asks.

Director/writer/editor Juul van der Laan
D.O.P. Joris Bulstra
Composer Kit Wilmans Fegradoe

Starring:
Juersson Hermanus, Sayo Cadmus,
David Janse, Aron Droop,
Babaode E. Adebisi
and Sophie Bọ́sẹ̀dé Olúwọlé

Realised with support from NL Film Fund

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