Chetanna is a 2014 drama film directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka and produced by Chigozie Atuanya.

Chetanna
Theatrical poster
Directed by	Ikechukwu Onyeka
Screenplay by	Augusta C. Augustina
Story by	Chigozie Atuanya
Produced by	Chigozie Atuanya
Starring	Chigozie Atuanya Queen Nwokoye Ebube Nwagbo Ebele Okaro
Distributed by	ZealView Productions
Release date	October 11, 2014 (2014-10-11) (U.S)
Country	Nigeria
Language	Igbo

Background

Chetanna is an Igbo language film shot in Enugu State, Southern Nigeria.[1] It was screened at the 2014 World Igbo Festival of Arts and Cultureat the Frontiers Cultural Museum in Staunton, Virginia U.S.[2] Upon the premiering of Chetanna on October 11, 2014 at the Igbo Catholic Community Centre, Houston, the film became the first Igbo language film to be premiered in the United States.[3] It also toured and premiered in five cities in Nigeria including Awka, Aba, Enugu, Owerri and Umuahia.[3][4][5]

Critical review

Upon its release, Chetanna was received positively. Chido Nwangwu of USAfrica commended Chigozie Atuanya for promoting Igbo language through the film, further stating that: "The Chetanna movie is an important contribution to the issue of "vanishing" Igbo language; following in the groundbreaking Igbo movie, Living in Bondage".[1]

Cast

• Chigozie Atuanya
• Queen Nwokoye
• Ebube Nwagbo
• Ebele Okaro

Awards and nominations

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References

External links

• Chetanna at IMDb