Summary
The Black Booktook Netflix by storm upon release.
Wonder what kind of film it is?
If you have seenJohn WickorPierre Morel’sTaken,Editi Effiong’sThe Black Bookwill be a journey down memory lane.
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But what setsThe Black Bookapart is its authentic cultural context in its storytelling.
What Is Netflix’s ‘The Black Book’ About?
It is a film that will transport you to how corruption takes place in this part of the world.
After his son is framed for a kidnapping, a bereaved deacon takes justice into his own hands and fights a corrupt police gang to absolve him.
This is reflective of the authentic setting of the film itself.
Set in Nigeria, the film mirrors how the vices it addresses are practiced there.
The Black Bookalso does not shy away from showcasing Nigeria’s power struggles.
The film’s society is run by power, and power is clearly defined in a hierarchical structure.
The film depicts the power dynamics between those in authority and those who are under that authority.
It is a relationship of total submission to the boss Oga oh!
Such is the cultural authenticity thatThe Black Bookbrings to the world of cinema in the context of Nigeria.
“I love you more than yesterday.
But less than tomorrow.”
The Black Bookescapes yet another trap that films made in multilingual societies often face.
You might also remember the young men enjoying Guinness beer on the streets.
Details like this, in addition to its superb plotline, elevatesThe Black Bookinto a believable, authentic story.
The Black Bookis currently available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.
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