3 COLD DISHES ASSETS
- 3 COLD DISHES Feature Film
- 3 COLD DISHES TV Series
- Original Music Album
- Original Music Video + BTS Documentary
- Digital Collectibles
FILM LOCATIONS
- NIGERIA
- REP. OF BENIN
- COTE D’IVOIRE
- MAURITANIA
LANGUAGE
- FRENCH, YORUBA & ENGLISH
GENRE
- ADVENTURE, CRIME, THRILLER
CO-PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- ASURF FILMS LTD (Nigeria)
- SPACESHIP FILMS (Nigeria)
- NEXTHOUGHT CREATIVEHUB LTD (Nigeria)
- IFIND PICTURES (France)
- MARTIAN NETWORK (Netherlands)
- ALMA PRODUCTIONS (Cote D’IVoire)
- BLACK MIC MAC (France)
- IMUETINYAN PRODUCTIONS
- CAPITAL FILM PRODUCTIONS (Nigeria)
- AZURENOIR & CO
SUPPORT
€ 50,000 Film support grant by OIF (The International Organization of La Francophonie) Francophonie Image Fund
Clap ACP project implemented by the OIF in partnership with the Support Fund for the Film Industry of Côte d’Ivoire (FONSIC) with the financial assistance of the European Union and the support from the Organization of ACP states.
SUPPORT
$ 50,000 Red Sea Fund (Production Support Grant) The Red Sea Film Festival Foundation recently announced the recipients of the Red Sea Fund’s 2022 production and post-production funding cycles.
Thirty-six winning films were selected from different countries including Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East and Africa and 3 COLD DISHES is one of the 36 selected film for support to complete films that shed a light on important narratives, and new talents emerging from the region will be recognized.
In the manner of The Nile Hilton Incident, by Tarik Saleh or Viva Riva! by Djo Tunda wa Munga, and to remain on the African continent, this project offers a beautiful perspective of a genre film that can satisfy a broad audience. Since the project is a revenge story, setting it in a particular geopolitical reality gives it its dynamics and tone.
“TROIS PLATS FROID á ABIDJAN”
Traumatized by their past as sex trafficking victims, Esosa, Fatouma, and Giselle ascend to formidable heights in the shadowy realm of prostitution. Yet their newfound power cannot quiet the ghosts of their captors. On a vengeance-driven journey across West Africa, they hunt those who robbed them of their freedom.
Their quest leads them to Abidjan, with law enforcement closing in and their target fortified within the city’s stronghold. As the women grapple with their past and the risks ahead, they face a crossroads: seek closure or descend into a vortex of retaliation?
This intense thriller delves into the harsh realities of survival, resilience, and the desperate pursuit of justice. It’s a compelling tale of exploited women reclaiming their power, defying the system, and daring to strike back in a world that has abandoned them.
In Africa, many young girls are forced into prostitution, often away from home in their country, by men close to them. The fact that the perpetrators have very diverse profiles gives depth to this film which has a complex and intensely political theme; the forced prostitution of young girls in Africa. The variety of questions the three women ask in the confrontation sequences also shows how they have experienced this trauma differently.
By multiplying the profiles and the examples, the film allows a diversity of
points of view to unfold and thus does not become reductive. Also, by focusing on the world of prostitution, the film is a genre film that mixes the criminality of the networks with a form of sociological study. But what ties the narrative together is a story of friendship and solidarity that transcends the genre.
“3 Cold Dishes” is a heart-wrenching tale of redemption and empowerment that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats, rooting for these courageous women to emerge victorious in their battle against oppression and injustice.
In this riveting film, the issue of forced prostitution of young girls in Africa takes center stage, exploring the complex and intensely political themes surrounding the topic. What makes this film unique is the diversity of the kidnappers' profiles, adding depth and complexity to the storyline. As the three women confront their captors, they ask a variety of questions, revealing how they've experienced their trauma differently. Through a multitude of profiles and examples, the film sheds light on the issue from various perspectives, offering a powerful and emotional journey that is sure to leave a lasting impact on audiences. Get ready to be taken on a thought-provoking and eye-opening ride that you won't soon forget.
Asurf Oluseyi is a self-taught award-winning Filmmaker. He was featured on Google African Connected Campaign as an inspiration to young Africans taking advantage of internet in learning their skills and building careers for themselves. Oluseyi has trained several individuals on the “Art of Filmaking and Editing” and has successfully built one of the biggest independent production houses in Nigeria, “Asurf Films Ltd”. Some of his works are Hakkunde, Kasanova, Gone, Walking with Shadows, Wizkid UK Tour, Burna Boy US tour to mention few.
Bose Ogulu, also known as Mama Burna, is an award-winning Nigerian Music Executive, Nigerian academic, Businesswoman and Talent Manager. She manages BurnaBoy and Nissi Ogulu. Bose Ogulu is the founder & CEO of Spaceship Collective, the holding company to entertainment label Spaceship Records and publishing outfit Spaceship Publishing. Ogulu is the daughter of Nigerian music critic Benson Idonije, who was the manager of Fela Kuti. With a Bachelor of Arts in foreign languages and a Masters of Arts in translation from University of Port Harcourt, Ogulu had a successful career as a translator for the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce. She is fluent in English, French, German, Italian, and Yoruba.
A scriptwriter, fiction series blogger and Script consultant. I own a fiction blog, Tommyslav’s Island at http://tomiadesina.wordpress.com with over 10 fiction series written. In 2019, I started a scriptwritingclass, ‘Characters, Stories and Scripts’ for enthusiasts. I love human stories and elements such as love, loss, hope, redemption play a huge role in my storytelling structure. I am a Microbiology graduate from Bowen University, and I hold a Master’s in Environmental Biology from the University of Lagos. I am currently studying a Master’s in Creative Writing at the University of Exeter as I want to channel my career path as a teacher in the English Department.
Francis Nebot holds a telecommunication Engineering Diploma from Institut National des Telecommunications. He has worked for Alcatel’s International Management for 25 years with various postings in Australia, India, Spain and France. In particular , he worked on the Globacom account Nigeria’s second National Operator from its inception in 2000 generating more than 1,5 billions worth of sales. He is the producer of new Afrikan Cinema. Since the pandemic stroke, he ventured into the first franco-nigerian award winning co-production Juju Series with the Nigerian collective surreal16. Currently in post-production with Mami Wata by CJ Obasi & Michael Omonua which was selected for final cut in Venise. He is also a lending his expertise to Vivendi group in setting up of their first CanalOlympia theatre in Abuja.
Felicia Onbekent successfully owns her own Real estate company in The Netherlands, The Hague. Studied International Business and traveled abroad to places such as Mauritius to assist companies in starting and running their marketing department. Felicia Onbekent is currently CBO at Martian Network. Martian Network focuses on the entertainment industry including movie, music and games. Within Martian Network Felicia focuses on business development activities.
Studied theater in London (Shakespearian School of Acting), and in Paris (Cours Robert Cordier - Tania Balachova - Véra Gregh) and a Masters in Theatrical Anthropology at the Sorbonne (Paris III), he went in 1991 to Côte d'Ivoire to carry out research on African theatre. He Indeed he met actor and director, Claude Bowré Gnakouri in Africa, with whom he decided to collaborate based on the African oral tradition, they created Ymako Teatri. Their work takes various forms, from invisible theater (the prophet Sery Gbalou RFI Prize 1994) to street theater via polyphonic tales (The legend of Kaïdara), film shows or the creation of a cabaret in Abidjan ( Bozart). The first experience of Cinema writing and production was the production of a series of 6 short films entitled THREE FABLES FOR THE USE OF WHITES IN AFRICA and AFRICAN FABLES, co-produced by CANAL PLUS France and CANAL PLUS Spain which will be multi- broadcast and sales record for French short films abroad in 2001. In 2002 they co-directed the opening ceremony of the 2002 African Cup of Nations in Bamako, Mali. In 2005 Luis Marquès moved to Ouagadougou where he created l’œil du Cyclone, an association which recently produced an equestrian show, LA GESTE DES ETALONS, a first in Africa. He writes and directs plays and films including L’œil du Cyclone. For this feature film by Sekou Traoré, of which he is screenwriter and artistic director, awarded 32 times around the world, including the Bronze Stallion, Best Actor and Best Actress at FESPACO 2015, he won the 2016 Francophone Trophy for Best Screenplay.
Michael Antwi is the Founder and CEO of Martian Network that is well established since 2018 in the Netherlands. Martian Network is a decentralized entertianment platform that focuses in the film , music and gaming industry. Michael is also a blockchain pioneer and has worked in for different blockchain project such as Tron and also for the Cardano Foundation as Ambassador.
Ibukun is an astute lawyer with strong research and analytical skills. She has zeal for exploring different areas of law. She is passionate about providing clients with creative and practical solutions to legal issues. Her quick thinking and tenacious approach to solving seemingly difficult problems make her an invaluable assest to her team.
Bon in 1976 in the Republic of Benin Visuals designer , photographer, journaliste and movie producer, Director of a production company here in Benin call SOM ( Solution Multi.Media.) Language Speak; French , English , Spanish and German . Live and work in different countries includes Argentina , the US, South Africa , Nigeria, Switzerland and Benin. Trained as as photo and Videographer in Lagos Nigeria , Journalism school in Argentina and graphic design school in Kona Hawaii USA- Recent project; Work as production director and second assistant director of Nigeria Movie call Don’t Get Mad , Get Even ! Directed bu Wale Ojo. Produce by Raphael Dedenouola . Work as on various French Documentary with a famous French Cameroonian Journalist call Alain.
KC Obiajulu has always been a hustler. Before stepping behind the camera to create visuals for songs like Essence by Wizkid and Tems, Monsters You Made by Burna Boy, Ocean by Asa, Black is King by Beyoncé, Ozumba Mbadiwe by Reekado Banks, Pour Me Water by Kizz Daniel and Away by Ayra Starr, the acclaimed cinematographer had another version of global domination in his mind.
“ASURFFILMS presents a 3COLDDISHES production in association with IFIND & ALMA PRODUCTION SAL MARTIAN NETWORK
a film by ASURF OLUSEYI
ODO MARIE ALEXANDRA AMON VAUTHIER AURELIE
with WALE OJO music by ANGELIQUE KIDJO BURNA BOY ASA TEMS JOHNNY DRILLE AYRA STARR(All in consideration) story ASURF OLUSEYI edited by UNKNOWN screenplay by TOMI ADESINA art director MARIUS TAGBA TUNJI AFOLAYAN executive producer ASURF OLUSEYI and FRANCIS NEBOT LUIS MARQUES MICHAEL ANTWI directed by ASURF OLUSEYI and APOLLINE TRAORE
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