Film Title: PÜLÖ: Bloodstream of the Kirike
Country: Nigeria
2024 Production Grant Recipient: Christina Ifubaraboye
About the Filmmaker:
Christina Ifubaraboye, IMBUU‘s founder and a Hot Docs-Blue Ice 2022/23 Fellow, brings extensive expertise in media and public affairs, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from the University of Hertfordshire. Her career spans arts and communication, with notable roles at The Ben Enwonwu Foundation, Omenka magazine, and Omenka Gallery. At Evoke Communications in Lagos, she served as account manager and copywriter, creating impactful campaigns for renowned brands. Christina’s interests lie in film, popular culture, and the media’s transformative power in the digital age. She focuses on challenging misconstrued narratives in society, contributing to brand positioning and crafting timeless stories for a notable audience.
About the Film:
Director: Christina Ifubaraboye
Producers: Christina Ifubaraboye, Elisa Mereghetti (Co-Producer)
Country: Nigeria
Pülö means blood and oil in Okrika, a Delta community in Southern Nigeria. Oil is the blood of Kirike that keeps the people going. Blood is the stream of life. What happens when this stream is poisoned? The film tells the story of an environmental tragedy on Okrika Island, due to crude oil pollution and wastewater from Oil Refineries.
Video Testimonial:
Hear from Christina about her journey with PÜLÖ and the impact of receiving a DocA Production Grant.