No U-Turn
Synopsis
As a young man, director Ike Nnaebue left Nigeria intending to take the route via Benin, Mali, and Mauritania to Morocco - but he was forced to turn back earlier, and never made it to Europe. In his first documentary, No U-Turn, he retraces the life-changing journey he made over 20 years ago. Along the way, he meets those who are taking the same trip and, through conversations with them, tries to understand what motivates young people today to expose themselves to the dangers of a passage into an uncertain future. Most are aware of the dangers of traveling undocumented by road, yet more and more are joining the ranks of those who take this risk. Overlaid with a powerful poetic commentary and insight into the long-reaching impact of a colonial past, this self-reflective travelogue unpacks the deep longing of an entire generation in search of opportunities.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ike Nnaebue
- Screenplay & Story
- Ike Nnaebue
- Original Score
- Ikwan Onkha
- Original Title
- No U-Turn
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Nigeria, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- STEPS, Elda Productions, Passion8 Communications, Day Zero Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ike Nnaebue
Ike Nnaebue
Ikwan Onkha
Jide Tom Akinleminu
Matthieu Augustin
Okey Omeire, Christilla Huillard-Kann, Don Edkins, Tiny Mungwe
Department Leadership Roster
Okey Omeire
Producer
Ikwan Onkha
Original Music Composer
Christilla Huillard-Kann
Producer
Don Edkins
Producer
Jide Tom Akinleminu
Director of Photography
Tiny Mungwe
Producer
Ike Nnaebue
Writer
Matthieu Augustin
Editor
Ike Nnaebue
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for No U-Turn.
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Frequently Asked Questions About No U-Turn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is No U-Turn about?
As a young man, director Ike Nnaebue left Nigeria intending to take the route via Benin, Mali, and Mauritania to Morocco - but he was forced to turn back earlier, and never made it to Europe. In his first documentary, No U-Turn, he retraces the life-changing journey he made over 20 years ago. Along the way, he meets those who are taking the same trip and, through conversations with them, tries to understand what motivates young people today to expose themselves to the dangers of a passage into an uncertain future. Most are aware of the dangers of traveling undocumented by road, yet more and more are joining the ranks of those who take this risk. Overlaid with a powerful poetic commentary and insight into the long-reaching impact of a colonial past, this self-reflective travelogue unpacks the deep longing of an entire generation in search of opportunities.
Who directed No U-Turn?
No U-Turn was directed by Ike Nnaebue.
Who stars in No U-Turn?
The principal cast of No U-Turn includes Not specified.
When was No U-Turn released and how long is it?
No U-Turn was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for No U-Turn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No U-Turn was composed by Ikwan Onkha.