The movie which was produced as an intervention against
gender-based violence by EU and UNDP), was directed by Nigerian filmmaker,
Biodun Stephen.
At the premiere, Ruben Aguilera, the acting head of the
cooperation team leader of the EU, said the movie is aimed to provoke change by
“opening a debate about the effects of gender-based violence”.
“What we want to achieve is basically to raise awareness and
to make sure that we reach out to every corner of Nigeria to break the silence
and to open a debate about the effects of gender-based violence and trying to
bring change,” he said.
“Change is possible. By leveraging the creative industries
and the power of Nollywood, we want to reach every family, every household, and
every corner of Nigeria. We want people to speak up and question the status
quo.”
He also revealed that ‘Deafening Silence’ will be screened
for free in selected cinemas in Nigeria.
‘Deafening Silence’ is a gripping tale that explores various
aspects of sexual-gender-based violence including sexual harassment, child
abuse, and the importance of raising boys to respect women.
The movie featured Kate Henshaw, Bimbo Akintola, Chidi
Mokeme, Daniel Etim-Effiong, and Femi Jacobs.