Thursday 14 October 2021

Cyril Odenigbo's Female Mutilation Film, Break The Blade Hits Cinema

After months of filming and distributing attention-grabbing teasers on social media, Nollywood director and filmmaker Cyril Odenigbo, the CEO and Creative Director of Magnus Film Academy, will finally premiere his much-anticipated film, 'Break the Blade,' on Sunday, October 17th, 2021.

Cyril Odenigbo

On social media and in the entertainment sector, there are ongoing hypes and promotions. Several actors, including Yul Edochie, Mike Ezuruonye, Chizzy Alichi, Junior Pope, Adaeze Eluke, Jibola Dabo, Klint the Drunk, and Clemson Cornel, are directing their fans and followers to this premiere via extensive social media campaigns.

 

‘Break the Blade’ (BTB), a one hour, thirty minutes suspense-filled African film is a revolutionary cinema feature African film shot in 4.6k resolution for the big screen to tell the untold story of female genital mutilation traditions in Nigeria. The main goal of this historical film, which was co-produced by Magnus Film Academy and Ten Pounds Studio, is to raise awareness about female genital mutilation in African civilization. The private screening of the film, which took place in June 2021, drew the attention of various NGOs and individuals involved in anti-female genital mutilation campaigns.

"The film, which stars Jibola Dabo, Adaeze Eluke, and others, is also being promoted to emphasize the need to raise awareness about the hidden aspects of female genital mutilation, as well as to further educate the public on the other consequences that are likely to result from the archaic practices," says Cyril.

Cyril Odenigbo

According to the film's host, there are more unreported stories regarding female genital mutilation in some African communities that have negative consequences for the victims and their future generations, which the video aims to uncover.

The inaugural premiere of Break the Blade Movie will take place at Diamond Cinema in Spar Enugu Mall on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 at 4:00 pm.

You can get your ticket online or from the designated centres advertised.