On Monday of Last Week
Synopsis
On Monday of Last Week follows Kamara, a Nigerian woman working as a nanny for Josh, the five-year-old son of Tracy and Neil, an interracial couple. Tracy, an African American artist, spends her days in the basement studio working on a commission. Her absence intrigues Kamara. When Tracy finally emerges one afternoon, Kamara’s curiosity shifts into something deeper.
United States, English
Awards & Nominations
• Nominated — Best Narrative Short, Pan African Film Festival (2018)
• Nominated — Best Short Film, Seattle International Film Festival (2018)
• Nominated — Best Short Film, CinemAfrica Sweden (2018)
• Nominated — Africa Movie Academy Awards (2017)
Cast & Crew
Chinasa Ogbuagu (Kamara), Peter Rini (Neil), Karyn Parsons (Tracy), Jill Shackner (Maren), Farouk James Premeph (Josh)
Based on the short story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Written, Directed & Produced by Akosua Adoma Owusu
Associate Producer: Daniel Haley, Esq.
Line Producer: Mariona Lloreta
Cinematography: P. Sam Kessie
Additional Photography: Akosua Adoma Owusu
Edited by Romulo Alejandro
Sound Design & Mix: Nathan Ruyle
Composed by M.anifest & Drvmroll
Soundtrack: Les Nubians
Produced by Obibini Pictures, LLC
Grants & Support
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
Creative Capital Foundation
Selected Screenings
• New York African Film Festival
• Fowler Museum at UCLA
• The Criterion Channel (2021)
• Africa Film Trinidad & Tobago Festival