Tunde Kelani is back to the
big screen with “Cordelia,” a powerful story of conscience, power and survival,
starring Yvonne Jegede, Omowunmi Dada, Femi Adebayo and more.
It’s been
three years since Tunde Kelani stepped away
from the director’s chair, and now, he’s back with a film that feels as urgent
as it is unforgettable.
“Cordelia” follows a disillusioned professor who
takes in a wounded student during a time of campus unrest and political
turmoil. What he doesn’t realise is that she’s the daughter of a man at the
heart of a failed military coup. As the story unfolds, secrets surface,
loyalties are tested, and he is forced to choose between safety, truth, and his
conscience.
The film is set against a backdrop of tension, betrayal and the
quiet weight of unspoken truths. It’s the kind of story that lingers.
Directed and produced by Tunde Kelani and written by the legendary
Professor Femi Osofisan, “Cordelia” is driven
by powerful storytelling and thoughtful performances from Yvonne Jegede, Omowunmi Dada, William Benson, Femi Adebayo,
and Bassey Keppy Ekpeyong.
“Cordelia” feels like the kind of film only
Kelani could make: steeped in culture, driven by moral questions, and unafraid
to sit in the grey areas.
If you’ve been craving a Nigerian film that’s
not just entertaining but urgent, this is it.
Watch the trailer below and get ready for a story that’s been
waiting to be told.