EYIMOFE (THIS IS MY DESIRE)

“Ari and Chuko’s subtle neorealism has a compelling nuance, speaking both to the complexity of its characters’ aspirations, and to something larger: perhaps the inevitable state in which capitalism has left us all – everything bought, sold and controlled by a wealthy few.” - Anthony Hawley, Frieze A triumph at the Berlin Film Festival, this revelatory debut is a heartrending portrait of everyday human endurance in Lagos, Nigeria. Shot on 16mm film, EYIMOFE traces the journeys of two distantly connected strangers as they bump up against the economic realities of a world in which every interaction is a transaction. (RF) Screened in 2021 as part of the 27th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival. To celebrate 25 years on State Street, the 25 For 25 series revisits standout titles from our State Street history, spotlighting films that have lit up our screens since 2001 and reflecting on the Siskel Film Center’s programming legacy. Each selection connects to a past Siskel program, highlighting the Siskel Film Center’s long-standing commitment to diverse and innovative curation. The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email [email protected]