Heroes & Zeros (film)
| Heroes and Zeros | |
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| Directed by | Niji Akanni |
| Written by | Niji Akanni |
| Produced by | Koga Studios |
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| Cinematography | Alfred Chia |
| Edited by | Abimbola Taiwo |
| Music by | Femi Ogunronbi |
Production company | Koga Studios |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Heroes and Zeroes is a 2012 Nigerian drama film written and directed by Niji Akanni. It stars Nadia Buari, Bimbo Manuel and Olu Jacobs. It premiered on August 31, 2012 at Silverbird Galleria, Lagos. It was nominated in 6 categories at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, winning awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Editing.
The film tells a story about the relationship between a 45 - old married film director, Amos (Bimbo Manuel) and a film actress, Tonia (Nadia Buari). Amos, a middle-aged film director who is having troubles in his marriage and wants to be an international soccer star. His wife, Tinuke (Tina Mba) works in a financial institution and is having difficulty coping with the death of her only child. Amos is given the chance to be part of a big budget film that revives his career in the industry. Obsessed by Tonia, the lead actress, he begins an extra-marital affair.