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Ratnik (12A) (LC) + Introduction by Director Dimeji Ajibola

Journeys across Afro-Futurism

,Barbican Cinema 2
A still from Ratnik

This action-packed dystopian film set shortly after World War III, focuses on Sarah Bello, a battle-scarred warrior travelling back home, only to find a litany of issues plaguing her family. 

A sci-fi movie set in an apocalyptic era, the film comes with several unique art directions that are totally different from the norms in Nollywood – the first of its genre to emerge from Nigeria in fact – ensuring that the film has one foot in the popular tradition of commercial Nigerian cinema, while also engaging with the visual language of video games, and the Hollywood genres of science fiction and action cinema.

Director Dimeji Ajibola's film incorporates futuristic iconography and advanced technology into an imagined version of Nigeria, bringing both an African locale and character to the well-trodden genre of the sci-fi adventure film, resulting in a visually rich experience which points to an exciting future for Nigerian popular cinema.

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Nigeria 2020 Dir Dimeji Ajibola

LC = Local classification 

Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.