Trouble Sleep
Synopsis
Fred, unemployed graduate like many young Nigerians, is starting a new job as a taxi driver. As for Akin, he taxes commercial vehicles for the national transport union. They both operate in the rich urban landscape of Ibadan, in which Alain Kassanda’s camera choreographs the multiplicity and perpetual power relations at play.
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VdR2020 | Carte Blanche | Alain Kassanda | Trouble Sleep
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-04-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Kassanda
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Kassanda
- Original Score
- Florent Dupuit, J.R. EakEe
- Original Title
- Trouble Sleep
- Country of Origin
- France, Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yoruba
- Runtime
- 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Kassanda
Alain Kassanda
Florent Dupuit, J.R. EakEe
Alain Kassanda
Alain Kassanda
Alain Kassanda
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Kassanda
Producer
Alain Kassanda
Director
Alain Kassanda
Director of Photography
Alain Kassanda
Editor
Alain Kassanda
Writer
Florent Dupuit
Original Music Composer
J.R. EakEe
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trouble Sleep
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What is Trouble Sleep about?
Fred, unemployed graduate like many young Nigerians, is starting a new job as a taxi driver. As for Akin, he taxes commercial vehicles for the national transport union. They both operate in the rich urban landscape of Ibadan, in which Alain Kassanda’s camera choreographs the multiplicity and perpetual power relations at play.
Who directed Trouble Sleep?
Trouble Sleep was directed by Alain Kassanda.
Who stars in Trouble Sleep?
The principal cast of Trouble Sleep includes Olusegun Alfred, Akinyemi.
When was Trouble Sleep released and how long is it?
Trouble Sleep was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Trouble Sleep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trouble Sleep was composed by Florent Dupuit, J.R. EakEe.