Film
Hope is a Word
Documentary · 1h 22m · in cinemas from 13 November
Where to see it
5 screenings in 1 city
5 screenings in Amsterdam
In English with Dutch subtitles, unless marked
Het Ketelhuis
About
A documentary about poet and activist Nnimmo Bassey, who works with young writers in Nigeria's polluted Niger Delta and speaks at peaceful protests.
Hope is a Word is a documentary by Maria Galliani Dyrvik about the Niger Delta in Nigeria, where decades of oil extraction have polluted land and water and made farming and fishing almost impossible. The film recalls the 1995 execution of poet-activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, which led to worldwide protests, and follows Nnimmo Bassey, a poet and activist who speaks at peaceful demonstrations. Bassey also works with young writers. In writing sessions, they turn pain, anger and frustration into poems they can share. The pregnant Barinedum, with her personal and sharp verses, and Bassey's rapping son Ukpono stand out. Together they travel through the region with paper and pen, encouraging their community to express itself. Bassey wonders whether it is enough.
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Facts
- Director
- Maria Galliani Dyrvik
- Countries
- Norway, Italy
- Studios
- Zuri24 Media
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 22 minutes
- Language
- English
- In Dutch cinemas
- From 13 November 2026
Questions
How long is Hope is a Word?
1 hour 22 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 42 minutes.
Where can I see Hope is a Word?
There are 5 screenings at 5 cinemas in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is Hope is a Word in?
Hope is a Word is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
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