Sign in

Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria

1926·Movie
1h 48min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Watch

Not streaming in any country yet.

Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, war, and politics

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Sound Centrality5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Skip it if

Graphic violence bothers you

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Filmed amongst the Sura and Angas people of the Bauchi Plateau in Northern Nigeria, where the rivalry between a British District Officer and a tin miner leads to war
Historical DramaColonial NigeriaTribal WarfareEarly CinemaBritish ColonialismCultural ConflictSilent FilmPolitical IntrigueAdventureNostalgic

Crew

Directed by:
Produced by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria?

1 h 48 min

Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria in?

English

It was made in English.