{{short description|Film}} {{No plot|date=December 2024}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox film | name = Heaven's Hell | image = Heaven's Hell Poster.jpg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Katung Aduwak | producer = Katung Aduwak <br> Tenyin Ikpe Etim | writer = Tenyin Ikpe Etim <br> Uyai Ikpe Etim | starring = {{unbulleted list|Nse Ikpe Etim|Fabian Adeoye Lojede|Bimbo Akintola|Chet Anekwe|Damilola Adegbite|OC Ukeje|Kalu Ikeagwu|Femi Jacobs|Bimbo Manuel|Gideon Okeke}} | music = Tola Adeogun <br> Triumph 'Tyrone' Grandeur | cinematography = Jeffrey Smith <br> Matthew Sleboda | editing = Sammie Amachree | studio = One O Eight Media <br> BGL Asset Management Ltd <br> Hashtag Media House | distributor = Genesis Distribution | released = {{Film date|2019|05|10|df=yes}} | runtime = 95 minutes | country = Nigeria | language = English | budget = | gross = }}
'''''Heaven's Hell''''' is a 2019 Nigerian psychological drama film, produced and directed by Katung Aduwak;<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dstv.com/News/Interview-Katung-on-himself-Heaven-s-Hell/51564 | title=Interview: Katung on himself & Heaven's Hell | publisher=DStv | date=9 May 2013 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | author=Udoh, Esther | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20141230224154/http://www.dstv.com/News/Interview-Katung-on-himself-Heaven-s-Hell/51564 | archivedate=30 December 2014 }}</ref> it stars an ensemble cast which includes Nse Ikpe Etim, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Bimbo Akintola, Chet Anekwe, Damilola Adegbite, OC Ukeje, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Manuel and Gideon Okeke.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.36ng.com.ng/2013/04/04/unveiling-the-cast-of-heavens-hell/ | title=Unveiling the Cast of Heaven's Hell | publisher=36NG | date=4 April 2013 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | author=Segun, O.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.moviemarkers.net/news/details-of-star-studded-heavens-hell-from-katung-aduwak-revealed/ | title=Details Of Star Studded HEAVEN'S HELL From Katung Aduwak Revealed | publisher=Movie Markers | date=16 April 2013 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | author=Cole, Mistah | archive-date=5 November 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105160737/http://www.moviemarkers.net/news/details-of-star-studded-heavens-hell-from-katung-aduwak-revealed/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> It was majorly financed by BGL Asset Management Ltd and One O Eight Media, with production support of other partners such as Hashtag Media House and Aberystwyth University.<ref name="360nobs">{{cite web |author=Adegoke, Segun |date=12 April 2013 |title=Heaven's Hell: The Movie, The Cast & My Point of View |url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/04/heavens-hell-the-movie-the-cast-my-point-of-view/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215172501/https://www.360nobs.com/2013/04/heavens-hell-the-movie-the-cast-my-point-of-view/ |archive-date=15 December 2018 |accessdate=30 December 2014 |publisher=360nobs.com}}</ref>
The film was initially scheduled for release on 23 January 2015,<ref name="The Sun Newspaper">{{Cite news | url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=97450 |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=FilmOne to open 2015 with Heavens Hell, Gone Too Far, The Department | date=28 December 2014 | accessdate=30 December 2014|newspaper=The Sun}}</ref> but was delayed due to censorship.<ref name="Abulude, Samuel">{{Cite news | url=http://leadership.ng/entertainment/405947/heavens-hell-premiere-postponed | title=Heaven's Hell Premiere Postponed | date=23 January 2015 | accessdate=14 February 2015 | author=Abulude, Samuel | archive-date=3 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230936/http://leadership.ng/entertainment/405947/heavens-hell-premiere-postponed | url-status=dead |newspaper=Leadership}}</ref> It was eventually released on 10 May 2019.
== Synopsis == The film, which was inspired by a true story,<ref name="360nobs" /> is set in Lagos city and tells the story of two housewives whose bond of friendship seem unbreakable, but is filled with deceit and betrayal; in the midst of the darkness that hovers above their relationships with their spouses.
==Cast== *Fabian Adeoye Lojede as Edward Henshaw *Nse Ikpe Etim as Alice Henshaw *Chet Anekwe as Jeff Aliu *Bimbo Akintola as Tsola Aliu *Damilola Adegbite as Janet Cole *OC Ukeje as Ahmed *Kalu Ikeagwu as Efosa Elliots *Gideon Okeke as Akanimo *Femi Jacobs as Detective Popoola *Bimbo Manuel as Chief Justice *Katherine Obiang as Tara *Linda Ejiofor as Secretary *Waje Iruobe as Estate Agent
==Production== ''Heaven’s Hell'' has been flagged as a film that intends to help fight domestic violence against women and children.<ref name="360nobs" /> Aduwak states: "...as it seems, domestic violence is still handled with kid's gloves in this part of the world. Ultimately, I want ''Heaven’s Hell'' to liberate people. I want it to inspire someone to get out of a bad relationship [..] whatever it can accomplish to make the world a saner place".<ref name="ynaija" /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.goodlife.com.ng/reviews_page.php?reviews=read&id=1802 | title=Heavens Hell: Big Brother Nigeria winner, Katung Aduwak shoots his debut movie | publisher=GoodLife | date=26 April 2013 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | author=Ayodele}}</ref> The development of the film took a year,<ref name="allafrica">{{cite web | url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201304290878.html | title=Nigeria: Katung, Building a Multi-Million Dollar Movie Empire | publisher=allAfrica.com | date=28 April 2013 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | author=Bewaji, Joy}}</ref> after which principal photography commenced on 9 April 2013 in Lagos with the major cast.<ref name="ynaija" /><ref name="businessday" /> A couple of scenes were shot in Kirikiri Maximum and Medium Security Prisons in Lagos.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://thenet.ng/photo-nse-ikpe-etim-spotted-in-kirikiri-prisons/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=PHOTO: Nse Ikpe-Etim spotted in Kirikiri prisons | date=8 May 2013 | access-date=30 December 2014 | author=Alonge, Osagie | archive-date=5 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305043329/http://thenet.ng/2013/05/photo-nse-ikpe-etim-spotted-in-kirikiri-prisons/ | url-status=live |newspaper=The NET}}</ref> Filming in Lagos lasted over three weeks,<ref name="allafrica" /> after which shooting was moved to Wales, where some scenes were also filmed.<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/no-friend-no-foe-in-heavens-hell/ | title=No friend, no foe in Heaven's Hell | date=12 April 2013 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231084913/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/no-friend-no-foe-in-heavens-hell/ | archivedate=31 December 2014 |newspaper=The Punch}}</ref> The film was shot using Sony F55 cameras,<ref name="businessday">{{cite web | url=http://businessdayonline.com/2013/04/inside-heavens-hell/#.VKIRNv8BDA | title=Inside Heaven's Hell | publisher=Business Day | date=12 April 2013 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | author=Emelike, Obinna}}</ref> and the film's production was led by Jeffrey Smith.<ref name="ynaija">{{cite web | url=http://ynaija.com/big-brother-nigeria-winner-katung-aduwak-takes-us-behind-the-scenes-of-his-film-heavens-hell-photos/ | title=Big Brother Nigeria winner, Katung Aduwak takes us behind the scenes of his film, Heaven's Hell (PHOTOS) | publisher=YNaija | date=April 2013 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | author=Ogbu Rachel}}</ref> The project was majorly financed by BGL Asset Management Ltd & One O Eight Media, with production support of other partners such as Hashtag Media House, and Aberystwyth University.<ref name="360nobs" /><ref>{{Cite news | url=http://thenationonlineng.net/new/nse-ikpe-etim-bimbo-akintola-kalu-ikeagwu-for-heavens-hell/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=Nse Ikpe- Etim, Bimbo Akintola, Kalu Ikeagwu for 'Heaven's Hell' | date=5 May 2013 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | author=Akande, Victor|newspaper=The Nation}}</ref>
===Soundtrack=== The official soundtrack from the film, titled "3rd World War", was performed by Jesse Jagz and Femi Kuti, and was released on 7 August 2013.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://thenet.ng/video-jesse-jagz-3rd-world-war-feat-femi-kuti/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=VIDEO: Jesse Jagz – '3rd world war' feat Femi Kuti | date=12 August 2013 | access-date=30 December 2014 | archive-date=6 November 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106073240/http://thenet.ng/2013/08/video-jesse-jagz-3rd-world-war-feat-femi-kuti/ | url-status=live |newspaper=The NET}}</ref>
==Promotions and release== A press conference for the film was held on 8 April 2013 at Clear Essence, Ikoyi, Lagos, where it was announced that the film would be released in the third quarter of 2013.<ref name="businessday" /><ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/12/heavens-hell-set-to-raise-the-bar-in-nollywood/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=Heaven's Hell set to raise the bar in Nollywood | date=1 December 2012 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | author=Njoku, Benjamin|newspaper=Vanguard}}</ref> It was however postponed for unknown reasons.In December 2014, FilmOne Distribution officially announced that the film would be released on 23 January 2015;<ref name="The Sun Newspaper"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://9aijabooksandmovies.wordpress.com/2014/12/26/filmone-announces-3-blockbuster-films-releasing-in-january-2015/ | title=FilmOne Announces 3 blockbuster Films Releasing In January 2015! | publisher=9aijabooksandmovies | date=26 December 2014 | accessdate=30 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://tns.ng/filmone-to-start-2015-with-hatrick-of-movies/ | title=FilmOne To Start 2015 With Hatrick Of Movies | publisher=True Nollywood Stories | date=29 December 2014 | accessdate=30 December 2014 | author=Dibebi, Ese | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230224749/http://tns.ng/filmone-to-start-2015-with-hatrick-of-movies/ | archive-date=30 December 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref> it has however been delayed by the Nigerian Films and Video Censors Board due to the presence of some "explicit and inciting content". The filmmakers have been advised to re-edit the film before it can be released.<ref name="Abulude, Samuel"/> The distribution of the film which was initially helmed by FilmOne, has now been taken over by Genesis Distribution. The film was eventually released theatrically on 10 May 2019.
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Official website|http://heavenshellthemovie.com}} {{Dead link|date=February 2024}} *{{YouTube|tY5Fpa7M27w|''Heaven's Hell'' trailer}}
Category:2010s psychological drama films Category:Films about domestic violence Category:Nigerian drama films Category:English-language Nigerian films Category:Films shot in Lagos Category:Films set in Lagos Category:Films shot in Wales Category:2019 drama films Category:2019 films Category:2019 English-language films Category:English-language drama films