The Milkmaid

Yinka Edward / The Milkmaid

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AGENT FOR CHANGE The tragic tale of two sisters and the life-changing impact of an attack on their village is juxtaposed against the glorious landscapes of Taraba, Nigeria, in The Milkmaid.  The human cost of religious extremism in the African continent is explored in writer-director-producer Desmond Ovbiagele’s The Milkmaid. The first Nigerian production to compete for the International Feature Oscar tells the story of sisters, Aisha and Zainab, who are abducted from … Read more

Take a sneak peek inside the September 2021 issue of British Cinematographer

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We’re delighted to announce that the September 2021 issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about the incredible interviews and articles you can expect to find inside our 107th edition now by reading on… BEN RICHARDSON ASC ON MARE OF EASTTOWN In this month’s cover story special, Ben Richardson ASC shares fascinating insight into his … Read more

Yinka Edward discusses shooting The Milkmaid

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An unflinching exploration of the human cost of the religious extremism sweeping across the African continent like a virus, The Milkmaid tells the story of two sisters, Aisha and Zainab, who are abducted from their village on Zainab’s wedding day in a deadly attack. This traumatic encounter forever alters their path, destroying their relationships and forcing them to fight for their lives, their freedom, and their sanity.   A … Read more