Citation
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A bright student in Nigeria takes on the academic establishment when she reports a popular professor who tried to rape her. Based on real events.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-09
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Jimmy Jean-Louis
Prof. Lucien N'Dyare
Temi Otedola
Moremi
Adjetey Anang
Kwesi
Gabriel Afolayan
Koyejo
Joke Silva
Angela
Bukunmi Oluwashina
Uzoamaka
Oyewole Olowomojuore
Prof. Osagye
Yomi Fash-Lanso
Lucien Legal Rep.
Casilda Okanlawon
Geeky Girl 2
Samantha Okanlawon
Geeky Girl 1
Ray Reboul
Kadoza
Ropo Ewenla
Dr. Grillo
Bienvenu Neba
Dr. Sembene
Sadiq Daba
Prof. Yahaya
Gbubemi Ejeye
Rachel
Toyin Bifarin Ogundeji
Dr. Mrs. Nwosu
Ini Edo
Gloria
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November 5, 2020
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- Director
- Kunle Afolayan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tunde Babalola
- Original Title
- Citation
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- Wolof, French, Yoruba, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Studios
- Golden Effects Pictures
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Kunle Afolayan
Tunde Babalola
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Kunle Afolayan
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Tunde Babalola
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What is Citation about?
A bright student in Nigeria takes on the academic establishment when she reports a popular professor who tried to rape her. Based on real events.
Who directed Citation?
Citation was directed by Kunle Afolayan.
Who stars in Citation?
The principal cast of Citation includes Jimmy Jean-Louis, Temi Otedola, Adjetey Anang, Gabriel Afolayan, Joke Silva.
When was Citation released and how long is it?
Citation was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.