With Benevolence, a gospel movie by Nollywood filmmaker, Doris Ariole, film fans in Orlando Florida, USA, saw another part of Nigeria’s creative ingenuity.
It was Ariole’s first Christian movie to American fans, which also earned a place in Hollywood after it was selected and nominated for ‘Most Inspirational Feature Film’ at the International Christian Film Festival in Orlando, in April 2016.
The film which was screened to the American press last week, will also enjoy showcase for two consecutive weekends starting from August 12, in Orlando.
Benevolence, according to Ariole is a genre of Christian romance about a young woman called Ruth whose tenacity to hold on to her faith in God swells despite hard times.
Benevolence, she said is partly inspired by Ruth and Boaz’ story in the Bible, but spiced up in a thought-provoking and incredible storytelling manner.
The movie features top acts in Nollywood which includes Kalu Ikeagwu, Ijeoma Peters, Emeka Smith (the comedian), Tim Godfrey (award-winning gospel artiste), veteran actor Patrick Doyle, Chioma Nwosu and model singer Fragrance Kayoh.
Ariole is known for her remarkable script writing. Her other work, Breathless, has received top three movie nominations and 41Love which made debut in cinemas nationwide on August 19.
On why she ventured into Christian movie, Doris said, ‘I make Christian movies because God called me to do so. Christian movies weren’t my initial plan, I just wanted to make ‘morally correct movies.’
‘But over time, in my relationship with God, I realised how He wanted me to use the creative talent He blessed me with. My film production company is called Hadassah Studios, that’s the Jewish name of Queen Esther of the Bible,’ she said.
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