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6.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb20193h 10mUnited Kingdom

National Theatre Live: Three Sisters

“Love and longing in 1960s Nigeria.”

Synopsis

Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village, and the sisters long to return to their former home in Lagos.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nadia Fall
Screenplay & Story
Inua Ellams, Anton Chekhov
Original Score
Femi Temowo
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Three Sisters
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
3h 10m
Production Studios
National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nadia Fall

Screenplay & Story

Inua Ellams, Anton Chekhov

Original Score & Music

Femi Temowo

Department Leadership Roster

Nadia Fall

Nadia Fall

Director

Inua Ellams

Inua Ellams

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Three Sisters

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What is National Theatre Live: Three Sisters about?

Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village, and the sisters long to return to their former home in Lagos.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Three Sisters?

National Theatre Live: Three Sisters was directed by Nadia Fall.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Three Sisters?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Three Sisters includes Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Adedeji Adetayo, Jonathan Ajayi, Jude Akuwudike, Amarachi Attamah.

When was National Theatre Live: Three Sisters released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: Three Sisters was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Three Sisters?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Three Sisters was composed by Femi Temowo.