The Bride Price

Directed by Ime Etuk/ George N. Faux (writer/ producer)

West Africa
2025, 70 min

In a West African village, a young teacher fights to marry the woman he loves despite an exorbitant bride price and family resistance. This warm dramedy blends humor and heart to explore love, tradition, and the tensions between personal choice and communal expectation.

English

The screening will be immediately followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers.

Country Notes: West Africa

Film notes

Friday, February 6, 2026 | 7:00pm
Hollywood Theatre

Note: Opening Night!
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