Breaking Norms and Reimagining Power in Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart
Breaking Norms and Reimagining Power in Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart Introduction: The movie Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart shows us an interesting story of tenacity, gender (male and female, and culture in modern Nigeria. The film made mark as the country’s first Netflix original and Oscar submission, Lionheart uses relatable family and business themes to subtly put to test rooted norms in the society. The review shows four critical lenses—Formal Media Analysis, Oppositional Gaze, Marxist Critique, and Stuart Hall’s Encoding/Decoding Model to analyse how the film passes its messages via cinematic style and symbols. This lens shows how Lionheart act as a cultural tool that balance entertainment with social reflection. Section A: Formal Media Analysis: The film cinematography supports its warm tone by portraying Nigeria in a visual and uplifting way. Bright, natural lights and rich colours are used throughout the movie to make locations like Enugu feel vibrant. Camera a...