This is Love
"This is Love tells the romance stories of 3 Nigerian LGBTQ+ couples and how they navigate romantic relationships in a conservative and hostile Nigerian environment."
Released 2 years ago in 2024. This is Love is a documentary film. directed by Victor Ugoo Njoku. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This is Love tells the romance stories of 3 Nigerian LGBTQ+ couples and how they navigate romantic relationships in a conservative and hostile Nigerian environment. It is an attempt to humanize LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria by telling a story of how they find love amidst the risks and struggles. The cast includes a lesbian couple, a gay couple and a couple made up of a transman and a ciswoman. It covered conversations around acceptance, religion, health, the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (SSMPA), and finding love. 2 out of the 3 couples wore masks and had their voices distorted. Aside from helping to conceal the identity of the cast, the mask and distorted voices are also symbolic of the double life LGBTQ+ Nigerians have to live for their safety and security.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Nigeria
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- VUN Productions
- Aguocha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This is Love about?
This is Love tells the romance stories of 3 Nigerian LGBTQ+ couples and how they navigate romantic relationships in a conservative and hostile Nigerian environment. It is an attempt to humanize LGB...
Who directed This is Love?
This is Love was directed by Victor Ugoo Njoku.
How long is This is Love?
This is Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was This is Love released?
This is Love was released on November 7, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This is Love?
The main cast of This is Love includes Maya, Silva, Ijeoma, Emmanuella (Man on Skirt), CJ.