Colonial Gods
Synopsis
A complicated friendship between a young Somali and Nigerian man unfolds against the chaos of gentrification and displacement in the small immigrant community in Cardiff known as Tiger Bay.
Top Cast
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Cornell John
Izi
Said Mohamed
Abdi
Steve Northy
Policeman 2
Mukhtar Yaro
Mr. Achebe
Yakuba Bayi
Mr. Togba
Golda Rosheuvel
Suzanne
Jâms Thomas
Mr. Rowlands
Lee James
Izi's Lover
Anita Reynolds
Nigerian Woman
Nnamdi Iyizoba
Nigerian Man 1
Emmanuel Oshii
Nigerian Man 2
Ross O'Hennessy
Construction Foreman
Sule Rimi
Lead Construction Dude
Release History & Theatrical Window
Iris Prize Festival, Cardiff, Wales
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dee Rees
- Screenplay & Story
- Dee Rees
- Original Score
- Shahzad Ismaily
- Original Title
- Colonial Gods
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hausa, Somali
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- The Festivals Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dee Rees
Dee Rees
Shahzad Ismaily
Bradford Young
Dafydd Hunt, Gena Bleier
Berwyn Rowlands, David Ball, Muirelle Wilson, Nekisa Cooper, Amelia Shankland
Department Leadership Roster
Dee Rees
Writer
Dee Rees
Director
Bradford Young
Director of Photography
Amelia Shankland
Production Design
Shahzad Ismaily
Original Music Composer
Muirelle Wilson
Production Design
Dafydd Hunt
Editor
Nekisa Cooper
Producer
Gena Bleier
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Colonial Gods.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colonial Gods
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Colonial Gods about?
A complicated friendship between a young Somali and Nigerian man unfolds against the chaos of gentrification and displacement in the small immigrant community in Cardiff known as Tiger Bay.
Who directed Colonial Gods?
Colonial Gods was directed by Dee Rees.
Who stars in Colonial Gods?
The principal cast of Colonial Gods includes Cornell John, Said Mohamed, Steve Northy, Mukhtar Yaro, Yakuba Bayi.
When was Colonial Gods released and how long is it?
Colonial Gods was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Colonial Gods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Colonial Gods was composed by Shahzad Ismaily.