No U-Turn

The quest for a better life is often a challenging undertaking, but, for some, it's more difficult than others. That's the case for many West African migrants, particularly those from Nigeria, seeking to improve their opportunities for themselves and their families. Writer-director Ike Nnaebue, a Nigerian who left his homeland years ago for greener pastures, chronicles that issue in this insightful new documentary in which he retraces his own journey and profiles the stories of others who have followed in his footsteps. The film follows Nnaebue and his subjects as they make their way north to Europe through several West African nations in which they face danger, uncertainty, cultural disconnects, abduction, environmental hazards, and, in some cases, unexpected delays that either hinder or permanently stall their forward progress. This offering seamlessly blends the stories of the filmmaker and those of the ever-hopeful pilgrims who refuse to give up and stay the course, providing viewers with an up-close look at what stalwart individuals are willing to endure to improve their lot in life. This is a truly moving yet realistic story of the resilience, determination and persistence of the human spirit and what it's capable of tackling and achieving.

The film "No U-Turn" will participate in the 2023 edition of el ojO cojo de Madrid Film Festival, a leading film event in Spain. This festival, which takes place every November in alternative venues, has as its main theme the promotion of coexistence through film.

It is a great opportunity for "No U-Turn" to be part of this important festival, which is celebrating its 19th edition this year. The event is internationally recognised for its commitment to independent cinema and its support for innovative and courageous films.

If you are a film lover and interested in supporting coexistence through art, I encourage you to vote for this film. I am sure that its cinematographic proposal is captivating and invites us to reflect on relevant issues in our society.

For more information about the festival and the participating films, please visit the official website at elojocojo org. There you will find details about the screenings, the directors and the special events that will take place during the festival.