The New Patriots

The New Patriots
Directed byAdebayo Tijani
Terry Ayebo
Screenplay byNiji Akanni
Story byRotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom
Produced byRotimi Adelola
StarringAkin Lewis
Lateef Adedimeji
Bimbo Oshin
Dele Odule
Taiwo Ibikunle
CinematographyLukman Abdulrahman
Distributed byBluepictures Film Distribution
Release dates
  • December 2020 (2020-12) (Venezuela)
  • 2 June 2021 (2021-06-02) (TAFF (US))
  • 11 June 2021 (2021-06-11) (Nigeria)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguagesEnglish
Yoruba

The New Patriots is a 2020 Nigerian political drama film directed by Adebayo Tijani and Terry Ayebo, starring Akin Lewis, Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Oshin, Dele Odule, and Taiwo Ibikunle. It was selected for screening at several international film festivals, and was nominated for a number of awards, winning two at the Five Continents International Film Festival.

Synopsis

The film is a political thriller that celebrates youth participation in the democratic process.

Cast

Production

The New Patriots was directed by Adebayo Tijani and Terry Ayebo. It was produced by Rotimi Adelola, from a screenplay (in English) by Niji Akanni and translated to Yoruba by Oluwayemisi Adebowale.

The story was written by Rotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom. The script contributors include Tunde Kelani, Rotimi Adelola, Niji Akanni, Muritala Sule, film director Dami Taiwo and Jibola Soyele.[citation needed]

Release

The New Patriots was officially selected for screening in several international film festivals:

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics.[citation needed]

Accolades

The film received an Honourable Mention at the 2021 Berlin Flash Film Festival, Germany.

Awards and nominations

Year Film Festivals Category Recipient Result Ref
2021 Five Continents International Film Festival Best Action Feature Film The New Patriots Won
Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film Lateef Adedimeji Nominated
Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film Damipe Adekoya Won
Best Production Feature Film Rotimi Adelola Nominated
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) Best Film - African The New Patriots Nominated
Best Drama - Nollywood Nominated
Best Movie Trailer Nominated
Best Movie Producer - Africa Rotimi Adelola Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Movie Alert: Youths Tackle Corrupt, Mindless Power Brokers". Daily Trust. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  2. ↑ "Dele Odule, Akin Lewis, Others Sparkle in The New Patriots, Dr Rotimi Adelola's Political Movie Thriller". The Podium Media. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  3. ↑ "Rotimi Adelola's 'The New Patriots' set to hit screens". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  4. ↑ "Lateef Adedimeji, Odule, Oshin fight corruption in The New Patriots". The Punch. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  5. ↑ "Production firms release The New Patriots". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 9 August 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  6. ↑ "Ex–Ondo SSG Out With New Blockbuster". News Now Online. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "Why everyone has to see The New Patriots movie - Rotimi Adelola". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 23 December 2020.
  8. ↑ "Nnenna Ihebom: Directory of Nigerian Female Authors (DINFA) Author Profile". Directory of Nigerian Female Authors (DINFA). 3 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  9. ↑ Ihebom, Nnenna (3 August 2020). Patriots and Sinners. ISBN 9789785278095. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  10. ↑ "2021 Five Continents International Film Festival". Five Continents International Film Festival. 3 January 2021.
  11. ↑ "Nigeria's 'The New Patriots' selected for International Film Festival in Venezuela". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 January 2021.
  12. ↑ "Berlin Flash Film Festival (January 2021 Winners)". Berlin Flash Film Festival. 27 February 2021.
  13. ↑ "2020 Five Continents International Film Festival". Five Continents International Film Festival. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  14. ↑ "Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) 2021". Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF). Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  15. ↑ "The New Patriots gets 4 nominations at TINFF". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2025.