Babatunde Apalowo
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| Babatunde Apalowo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 June 1986..[1] Ogbagi Akoko, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Bradford[2] |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | All The Colours Of The World Are Between Black and White |
| 🏅 Awards | 2023 Teddy Awards For Best Feature Film |
Babatunde Apalowo is a Nigerian filmmaker. He is known for his debut feature film, All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White (2023)[3][4][5]. The film, which premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, was nominated for the Panorama Audience Award[6][7], GWFF Award for Best First Feature Film[8] and it won the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film[9][10] with queer themes. Apalowo's work explores themes of identity, belonging, and queer experiences within Nigerian society[11][12]
Early life and education[edit]
He was born and raised in Ogbagi Akoko, Nigeria[13][14]. He studied Civil Engineering at the University of Benin[11]. He won the Homevida short script competition sponsored by the United Nations with his script titled 'Lost Children' in 2014.[15][16][17][18]
Career[edit]
Apalowo's breakthrough came with "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White" (2023)[4][14][19]. The film depicts a love story between two men Bambino played by Tope Tedela and Bawa (Riyo David) navigating their feelings in a society that condemns homosexuality[20][21]. He serves as both writer and director on the project[13]. Apalowo is a frequent collaborator of Walt Taylaur having written the screenplays for Catch.er (2018) and Jolly Roger (2022)[22] which he earned a nomination for Achievement in Screenplay[23] [22]at the 2022 AMAA awards. He won the Best Editor for his work on For Maria: Ebun Pataki at the 2022 African Magic Viewer's Choice Award.[24][12][25][26]
Filmography[edit]
- All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White (2023) - Feature Film (Director, Writer)[27]
- A Place of Happiness (2017) - Short Film (Director, Writer)[27]
Awards and recognition[edit]
- ALT"s LGBTQ Film Festival - Best Director[28]
- Teddy Award for Best Feature Film - Berlin International Film Festival (2023)[29]
- African Magic Viewer's Choice Award - Best Editor (2022).[24]
Reference[edit]
- ↑ "Babatunde Apalowo on Nigerian Gay-Themed 'All the Colours of the World' and How African Filmmakers Should Tackle Taboo Topics". 28 February 2024.
- ↑ "Student's movie shortlisted at Berlin Film Festival". 22 February 2023.
- ↑ Ferreira, Thinus (2024-02-28). "Babatunde Apalowo on Nigerian Gay-Themed 'All the Colours of the World' and How African Filmmakers Should Tackle Taboo Topics". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White - Panorama 2023". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "Babatunde Apalowo's Debut Feature, "All Colours of the World are Between Black and White", to Release in Cinemas Across France in May 2024 - Afrocritik". 2023-12-02. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (2023-01-18). "'The Siren' to Open Berlinale's Panorama Strand, Jafar Panahi, Joan Baez, Fan Bingbing, George MacKay Feature in Selections". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ staff2023-02-13T09:42:00+00:00, Screen. "Berlin 2023: Screen's guide to the Panorama titles". Screen. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "GWFF Best First Feature Award Jury". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (2023-02-25). "Berlin: LGBTQ+ Teddy Award for Nigerian Drama 'All The Colors in the World Are Between Black and White'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ "Apolline Traoré's drama Sira and D Smith's documentary Kokomo City scoop the Berlinale's two Panorama Audience Awards". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Leading Conversations on Inclusivity, Babatunde Apalowo Takes First Nigerian Queer Film to Berlinale - Afrocritik". 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Queer Films in Nollywood: How Far Have We Really Come? - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Babatunde Apalowo | Writer, Editor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Bradford student's movie shortlisted at Berlin Film Festival". BBC News. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "Nigeria Integrity Film Awards (Homevida) holds December 5". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ↑ "December 2014". Homevida Blog. 2014-12-18. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ "Meet the winners of the anti-trafficking in Person's prize at the 2014 HomeVida Short Script Competition". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2015-08-10. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ "Festival Scope". pro.festivalscope.com. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "'All The Colours of The World Are Between Black and White': How Babatunde Apalowo's Bold Dream Took Him to Berlinale and On An Incredible Global Festival Run". What Kept Me Up. 2024-02-18. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ↑ Apalowo, Babatunde (2023-11-02), All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White (Drama, Romance), Tope Tedela, Riyo David, Martha Ehinome Orhiere, Polymath Pictures, retrieved 2024-03-15
- ↑ "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White". BlackStar. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Taylaur, Walter (2023-03-10), Jolly Roger (Thriller), Daniel Etim Effiong, Toni Tones, Deyemi Okanlawon, Waltbanger101 Productions, retrieved 2024-03-16
- ↑ "AMAA 2022 Nominees List – Africa Movie Academy Awards". 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro win big - Full list of all di winners from 2022 AMVCA". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ Jenner, Matthew Joseph (2023-02-17). "Berlinale 2023 review: All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White (Babatunde Apalowo)". International Cinephile Society. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "Berlinale 2023 Review: ´All The Colours of the World Are Between Black and White´". 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White - Panorama 2023". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "2023 Award Winners". Out On Film. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (2023-02-25). "Berlin: LGBTQ+ Teddy Award for Nigerian Drama 'All The Colors in the World Are Between Black and White'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
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