Give Me a Riddle
Synopsis
Nigeria became an independent country in 1960. In 1967 it was torn apart by civil war. Between these two events Nigeria enjoyed a kind of golden age, full of cultural ferment and cross-tribal fertilization. Every kid out of the village was writing the great Nigerian novel. A spirit of great hope prevailed through the land. Give Me A Riddle is about this golden age, seen through the eyes of ex-Peace Corps volunteer returning to his host country a couple of years after his Peace Corps service as a teacher at the University of Nigeria. The film follows Roger as he looks up his old student friends, travels with them to their homes, talks with them about their lives and the life of their country. Shot in 1966, the film is a time capsule of a Nigeria and the Peace Corps both in the rambunctious bloom of youth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Schickele
- Original Title
- Give Me a Riddle
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Schickele
Department Leadership Roster
David Schickele
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Give Me a Riddle
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What is Give Me a Riddle about?
Nigeria became an independent country in 1960. In 1967 it was torn apart by civil war. Between these two events Nigeria enjoyed a kind of golden age, full of cultural ferment and cross-tribal fertilization. Every kid out of the village was writing the great Nigerian novel. A spirit of great hope prevailed through the land. Give Me A Riddle is about this golden age, seen through the eyes of ex-Peace Corps volunteer returning to his host country a couple of years after his Peace Corps service as a teacher at the University of Nigeria. The film follows Roger as he looks up his old student friends, travels with them to their homes, talks with them about their lives and the life of their country. Shot in 1966, the film is a time capsule of a Nigeria and the Peace Corps both in the rambunctious bloom of youth.
Who directed Give Me a Riddle?
Give Me a Riddle was directed by David Schickele.
Who stars in Give Me a Riddle?
The principal cast of Give Me a Riddle includes Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam, Roger Landrum, Manze Ejiogu, Gabriel Ogar, Nzie Okpokum.
When was Give Me a Riddle released and how long is it?
Give Me a Riddle was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.