Half of a Yellow Sun 2013
What is Half of a Yellow Sun?
Topic: Film "Half of a Yellow Sun" (2013). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 8, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Nigeria, United Kingdom
- Studios
- BFI, Lipsync Productions, Slate Films
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Updated
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Topic: Film "Half of a Yellow Sun" (2013).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Half of a Yellow Sun
Year: 2013
Release Date (US): 05/16/2014
Genre: Romance and Drama
Runtime: 1h 46m
Rating: R
Characters: Olanna and Kainene (glamorous twins).
Setting: Newly independent 1960s Nigeria, privileged city life.
Plot: Olanna and Kainene make different choices of lovers. Rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
Drafting sentence 1 (No spoilers): Half of a Yellow Sun is a 2013 romance and drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Drafting sentence 2 (Setting/Characters): Set in newly independent
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“A gripping exploration of romance and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Half of a Yellow Sun worth watching?
Half of a Yellow Sun holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 30 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Half of a Yellow Sun and when was it released?
Half of a Yellow Sun is a feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.
Who directed Half of a Yellow Sun?
Half of a Yellow Sun was directed by Biyi Bandele.
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