Bedazzled is a romantic-comedy film following a socially awkward young woman, Koroma, who harbors a quiet crush on her neighbor, Koye. Instead of acting on it normally, she channels her longing into a playful, imaginative animated story. In this creative daydream, she humorously envisions the neighbor’s current girlfriend stepping out of the picture so she can take her place.
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What starts as an innocent, private fantasy spirals out of control and collides with reality, the twist comes when the neighbor’s almost ex-girlfriend, Queen approaches her and asks for a simple, real-life favor. This unexpected interaction forces the protagonist out of her head and into a messy, awkward real-world dynamic.
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Rather than a simple villain-versus-rival story, the narrative explores the chaotic and tender nature of female friendships. It questions whether intense attraction(“bedazzlement”) is a natural science, plain emotion or a form of charm/juju and reveals how the person thought to be an obstacle in romance can turn into a close friend.
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Directed by: Ifeanyi Barbara
Cast: Martha Ehinome, Vine Olugu, Ruby Okezie, Valentine Ohu, Maggie Osuome
Running time: 90 minutes
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