A So-Called Archive
Synopsis
With a forensic lens, Onyeka Igwe's A So-Called Archive interrogate the decomposing repositories of Empire. Blending footage shot over the past year in two separate colonial archive buildings - one in Lagos, Nigeria, and the other in Bristol, United Kingdom - this double portrait considers the 'sonic shadows' that colonial images continue to generate, despite the disintegration of the memory and their materials. It mixes the genres of the radio play, the corporate video tour and detective noir, with a haunting and critical approach to the horror of discovery.
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September 22, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Onyeka Igwe
- Original Score
- Shenece Oretha
- Original Title
- A So-Called Archive
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- KW Institute of Contemporary Art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Onyeka Igwe
Shenece Oretha
Morgan K. Spencer, Rosie Taylor
Omowunmi Ogundipe
Department Leadership Roster
Omowunmi Ogundipe
Producer
Morgan K. Spencer
Director of Photography
Onyeka Igwe
Director
Rosie Taylor
Director of Photography
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What is A So-Called Archive about?
With a forensic lens, Onyeka Igwe's A So-Called Archive interrogate the decomposing repositories of Empire. Blending footage shot over the past year in two separate colonial archive buildings - one in Lagos, Nigeria, and the other in Bristol, United Kingdom - this double portrait considers the 'sonic shadows' that colonial images continue to generate, despite the disintegration of the memory and their materials. It mixes the genres of the radio play, the corporate video tour and detective noir, with a haunting and critical approach to the horror of discovery.
Who directed A So-Called Archive?
A So-Called Archive was directed by Onyeka Igwe.
Who stars in A So-Called Archive?
The principal cast of A So-Called Archive includes Elizabeth Roxburgh.
When was A So-Called Archive released and how long is it?
A So-Called Archive was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A So-Called Archive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A So-Called Archive was composed by Shenece Oretha.