Producer/director Ali-Balogun said the movie is based on a newly-wed couple who face adversity. Issues raised in the movie, he said, are those relating to rape, infidelity, life in general and the question, “How do we cope with these problems when they affect us?”
On the concept for the story, the director said, “It is a blend of fiction and non-fiction and it took almost two years to get it out. We spoke with clinical psychologists and people who have experienced these issues.” The title, ‘Tango With Me’, he said, is derived from the idea of dance “as a metaphor for marriage.”
Working on producing the movie with Ali-Balogun is an expatriate back-up crew from Hollywood. The producer-director justifies this based on the advanced equipment being used in the film’s production. “The advantage of shooting on 35mm is that we get to air at foreign festivals. The emphasis on this medium is especially for the international target audience. It gives a lynchpin and acceptance in terms of the level of quality it brings.”
The celluloid medium, he said, will also reduce the likelihood of piracy. Undoubtedly, a serious matter considering Ali-Balogun says he has spent close to N50 million on the project.
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The movie is a psychological drama, telling the story of a couple whose love for one another is tested on their wedding night. Thereafter begins a journey of renewing love, trust, self-discovery and forgiveness.
Aside from Nnaji and Yerima, ‘Tango With Me’ also stars Joke Silva, Alex Usifo, Barbara Soky and Joseph Benjamin. The movie is planned for release in May 2010.
Renowned more for making documentaries, Ali-Balogun is a constant participant at the Cannes Film Festival in France. He has shot numerous other films and has been involved in the MNet New Directions film project series.
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