First Feature Competition
Lady
Olive Nwosu
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Country
- UK-Nigeria
- Language
- Nigerian Pidgin
- Year
- 2026
- More information
- Official film page
Screenings
Lady works long and lonely hours, saving up money with hopes of escaping to Freetown, in Sierra Leone. When childhood friend and sex worker Pinky asks for her help, Lady agrees but soon finds her life upended. The fantastic, mainly female cast shared the Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Award for Acting Ensemble. It’s easy to see why, with this character-driven film that is also a stunning portrait of a vibrant, sleepless city.
Grace Barber-Plentie
Content warning
Contains scenes of graphic violence or injury, nudity, and sex.
Lady works long and lonely hours, saving up money with hopes of escaping to Freetown, in Sierra Leone. When childhood friend and sex worker Pinky asks for her help, Lady agrees but soon finds her life upended. The fantastic, mainly female cast shared the Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Award for Acting Ensemble. It’s easy to see why, with this character-driven film that is also a stunning portrait of a vibrant, sleepless city.
Grace Barber-Plentie
Content warning
Contains scenes of graphic violence or injury, nudity, and sex.