FESTIVAL OF SLAPS

By Abdou CISSÉ

BRITISH COUNCIL - as PROMO

Drama - Completed 2023

A Nigerian mother's slap triggers a humorous reflection on cultural stereotypes.

Festivals
& Awards

BFI London FF 2023
Official Selection
BIFA 2023
Best British Short
BAFTA 2024
Best British Short Film - Nomination
    • Year of production
    • 2023
    • Genres
    • Drama, Comedy
    • Countries
    • UNITED KINGDOM
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH
    • Duration
    • 12 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Abdou CISSÉ
    • Writer(s)
    • Abdou CISSÉ
    • Producer(s)
    • Cheri DARBON, George TELFER
    • Synopsis
    • An action packed tale straight from the palms of a Nigerian mother, who on one fateful night serves her son a set of slaps so powerful that his life flashes before his eyes. Action packed and filled with twists and turns, Festival of Slaps takes on an emotional rollercoaster as we explore the misconceptions of Pan African parenting and the clash of modern life.