Iwa
Originally released in 2009. Iwa is a animation film. directed by Kenneth Shofela Coker. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Based loosely on West African tree of life myths and Yoruba legend, Iwa is the story of a laborer in the Yoruba city of the gods, 'Ikole Orun' whose life turns out be one of in adverted defiance. While working on a daily task, building the city, the laborer becomes distracted, leading to the death of two of his co workers. He is branded by his creator, banished from 'Ikole Orun,' and forced to make a life anew on earth, 'Ife.' His encounter with a solitary tree of life in Ife forces the laborer to make a difficult decision.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iwa about?
Based loosely on West African tree of life myths and Yoruba legend, Iwa is the story of a laborer in the Yoruba city of the gods, 'Ikole Orun' whose life turns out be one of in adverted defiance. W...
Who directed Iwa?
Iwa was directed by Kenneth Shofela Coker.
How long is Iwa?
Iwa has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Iwa released?
Iwa was released on September 10, 2009 in theaters.