‘I Live in V.I.,’ a Social Class Satire From Nigeria, Will Dive Into Urban Alienation and Gentrification

Are you ready for I Live in V.I., a social class satire from Nigeria? The project from director Ugochukwu Azuya was among the works-in-progress showcased at the 2026 edition of Open Doors, the Locarno Film Festival‘s co-production platform and talent development program for filmmakers from equity-seeking communities and regions where artistic expression is at risk. Azuya, whose short film Swimming in Sea of Trauma was released in 2023, is working on the movie with producer Olubunmi Ogunsola of Nigeria’s Ensemble. The team behind the project, presented during the second edition of Open Doors with a focus on films from Africa, won the…