Lizard
Lizard

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Lizard

2021
Movie
19 min
English

An 8-year-old girl with an ability to sense danger gets ejected from Sunday school service. She unwittingly witnesses the underbelly in and around a Mega Church in Lagos.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Akin OmotosoGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In a rural South African village, a young girl is accused of witchcraft after an incident involving a wealthy farmer's prize bull. Her mother, a traditional healer, attempts to protect her daughter from the superstitious community and the escalating accusations. As tensions rise, the truth behind the incident slowly begins to unravel, revealing a deeper conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Lizard received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric storytelling, strong performances, and cultural relevance. Some noted its slow pacing, but overall it was seen as a compelling and thought-provoking drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative atmosphere and visual storytelling.

  • Applauded for strong central performances, particularly from the young lead.

  • Some found the narrative pacing to be deliberate, though ultimately rewarding.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, adding to its authentic and immersive setting.

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"Juwon" (Pamilerin Ayodeji) has a sort of danger-radar that annoys her pastor, so he ejects her from her Sunday school at her local Lagos church. Ordered onto her knees outside, she espies and then finds herself following a lizard that was ...