Stakeholders hailed the positive and pioneering impact of The Oratory movie at a special screening hosted by the Salesians of Don Bosco on 12th December 2023 at the Grand Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos. Movie premieres of The Oratory have been previously held in Dublin, London, Lagos, Turin, Abuja and Venice.
Reverend Father (Dr) Cyril Odia (SDB), Executive Producer of The Oratory expressed satisfaction at the rave reception from attendees which included Very Rev Fr Jorge Crisafulli, Provincial Superior of the Salesians of Don Bosco (Nigeria and Niger).
” This is a wonderful testament to the world class quality of the movie and the enduring relevance of its theme” said Fr. Odia, a Nigerian priest currently serving as the Rector of the Salesian House of Theology in Maynooth University, the Republic of Ireland.
“The Oratory movie highlights the commitment of the Salesians to sustainable engagement with the youth and our unwavering commitment to the philosophy and ideals of our founder St. John Bosco” said Very Rev Fr Crisafulli.
Mr. Gbenga Adebija, Chairman of the Organizing Committee said that the special screening provided an excellent opportunity to engage with broad-ranging stakeholders and collaboratively identify solutions to the issue of displaced children.
The Oratory is an internationally acclaimed movie filmed in various locations in Rome, Atlanta, Lagos and Turin which features a galaxy of Nigerian and international movie stars such as Enyinna Nwigwe, Rich Lowe, Shane Gilbeau, Celeste Marconte, Temidayo Akinboro, Lawrence Nwali and Charles Ukpong.