Bon Fire
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| Written by | Chidera Nwobodo |
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Running time | 4 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Bon Fire is a 2025 short drama film directed by Anuoluwapo Sangokunle. The film stars Batife Bentley,[1] who plays "Fatima", with the supporting cast that include Eleshinla Basirat.
Synopsis
After a bonfire triggers memories of a traumatic experience from a high school camp, Fatima reflects on the assault she suffered at the hands of a trusted figure and the lasting impact it has had on her life. As she recounts the events and their aftermath, she confronts issues of trauma, trust, and survival.
Cast
- Batife Bentley as Fatima
- Eleshinla Basirat
Release and reception
Olufemi Adetola of New Telegraph gave Bon Fire a positive review, highlighting positively the screenplay by Chidera Nwobodo in portraying the theme of trauma in moderation and the acting skills of Ameera Eniola as Fatima. According to the reviewer, the film does well in handling the issues of justice and survival, but its major drawback is the film's short duration in which some aspects such as the characters' stories could be further developed.[2] Lucky of Report Naija praised Bon Fire for effectively conveying its themes within a four-minute runtime, highlighting its atmospheric opening and restrained approach to depicting trauma. He also commended Ameera Eniola's portrayal of Fatima and the film's refusal to offer simple resolutions, while noting that its short runtime left little room to further develop supporting characters and the opening atmosphere.[3]
References
- ↑ "Batife Bentley makes major career move with her first directed film, Bon Fire". P.M. News. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ Telegraph, New (22 January 2025). "Movie Review: Bon Fire A Flame That Refuses To Go Out". New Telegraph. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ David, Lucky (30 January 2025). "Movie Review: Bon Fire (Short film) — A Four-Minute Gut Punch". Report Naija. Retrieved 30 June 2026.