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Descent (2017 film)

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Descent
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAbdulfatai Awal
Written by
  • Bridget Phathudi
  • Abdulfatai Awal
Produced byNwankwo Chibuzor
Starring
  • Zack Orji
  • Matt Stern
  • Palesa Madisakwane
  • JT Medupe
  • Tayo Faniran
  • Benedikt Sebastian
Release date
  • December 1, 2017 (2017-12-01)
LanguageEnglish

Descent is a 2017 Nigerian film produced by Nwankwo Chibuzor.[1][2] Descent addresses issues relating to family, narcotics, love and karma. Descent has won a Recognition Award for Best Picture International Trailer and at the year won the Special Movie Award (SMA) in the Republic of The Gambia.[3][4]

Synopsis

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Descent tells a story of two underworld kings whose greed and thirst for power and vengeance brought them to hurting each other's family. Descent is a combination of drama and action as the suspense and emotions can put viewers on the edge and in tears. The movie highlights a true African story of family, betrayal, trust, greed and power.[5]

Cast

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Some of the major characters in the movie include;[4]

  • Zack Orji as Kalu Achebe
  • Matt Stern as Andrew Morgan
  • Palesa Madisakwane
  • JT Medupe
  • Tayo Faniran
  • Benedikt Sebastian

References

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  1. ^ "Descent (2017) - nlist | Nollywood, Nigerian Movies & Casting". nlist.ng. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  2. ^ Chika, Gloria (2018-01-10). "Descent Nigerian Nollywood Movie Download on YouTube". DownloadMyMobileApp.com. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  3. ^ "Zack Orji, Tayo Faniran, Matt Stern, others star in new movie". Tribune Online. 2017-11-05. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  4. ^ a b BellaNaija.com. "Must Watch Trailer! Zack Orji, Matt Stern, Palesa Madisakwane and More Pan African Actors Star in Awal Abdulfatai's 'Descent'". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  5. ^ BellaNaija.com. "Must Watch Trailer! Zack Orji, Matt Stern, Palesa Madisakwane and More Pan African Actors Star in Awal Abdulfatai's 'Descent'". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2021-11-09.