

12 minutes that'll wreck your evening and maybe your worldview. Small film, massive gut punch.
Bruises Behind Closed Doors takes its audience into the life of Herbert, an abusive husband who has been secretly in with another woman throws his wife, Angel's life completely upside down.
Acting
Grace Michael's silent suffering speaks volumes.
Direction
Tight framing makes doors feel like traps.
Director
Adigun Temitope Idealism
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nigerian cinema is experiencing a wave of micro-budget social issue films—this 12-minute format bypasses traditional distribution gatekeepers entirely.