What it is about
A female lawyer is approached by a client who wants a divorce, explaining that his marriage has left him without sexual satisfaction. The case looks straightforward on paper, but an unexpected event between the people involved sets off consequences that reach well beyond the courtroom. The film follows these characters through a drama of suspense that relies more on relationships and moral choices than on spectacle.
How it was made
Accident is a 2013 Nigerian production directed and produced by Teco Benson. Kalu Ikeagwu and Chioma Chukwuka lead the cast, supported by Frederick Leonard, Wale Macaulay, Cassandra Odita, Bukky Babalola, Tope Osoba and Eric Anderson, among others. The film belongs to Nigeria's suspense cinema, blending courtroom drama with domestic conflict.
Reception and legacy
The film won the Best Nigerian Film award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It also earned three nominations at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and actress Chioma Chukwuka was nominated for Best Actress at the 2014 Africa Movie Academy Awards. Its significance lies mainly in its recognition within the Nigerian industry of that period.
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