1745 (film)

1745 is a 2017 British short drama film directed by Gordon Napier and co-produced by director himself with John McKay.^[1] The film stars Moyo Akandé and Morayo Akandé with Clive Russell, Buki Adenipikun, and Emmanuel Njoku in supporting roles.^[2]

1745
Directed by	Gordon Napier
Written by	Morayo Akandé
Produced by	Gordon Napier John McKay
Starring	Moyo Akandé Morayo Akandé
Cinematography	Julian Schwanitz
Edited by	Florian Nonnenmacher
Music by	Malcolm Lindsay
Production company	Compact Pictures
Release date	September 2017 (2017-09) (Edinburgh)
Running time	18 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Plot

The film revolves around two sisters: Emma Atkin and Rebecca Atkin torn from their home in Nigeria for slavery, but start a perilous journey from foreign hands through the Scottish Highlands in search of freedom.^[3][4]

Cast

• Moyo Akandé as Emma Atkin
• Morayo Akandé as Rebecca Atkin
• Clive Russell as Master David Andrews
• Buki Adenipikun as Mother
• Emmanuel Njoku as Joseph
• Florence Adenipikun as Young Emma
• Lauryn Adenipikun as Young Rebecca
• Paul Barnes as Hanged Man

Release and reception

The film made its premiere on 30 June 2017 in the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The film received positive reviews from critics and screened throughout the film festivals.^[5][6]

In 2017 at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), the short won the award for the Best International Short Film under the International Short Film Competition.^[7] In the same year, the film won the Best Writing Award at the Underwire Film Festival, UK. Then in 2019, the film won the Best Short Screenplay Award at the Seoul International Film Festival.^{[8][independent source needed]}

Meanwhile, the film also received nominations at BAFTA Awards, Scotland for the BAFTA Scotland Award for the Best Short Film as well as Best British Short at the British Independent Film Awards. At the 2017 Black International Film Festival, the short became a Finalist for the Best Short Film. At the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the film received nominations for Best Short Film - Special Mention. Then in 2018 at the London Short Film Festival, UK, the film was nominated for the Best Short Film.^[8][9]