Patterns of Production and Aesthetic Elements in Some Nollywood Films

Abstract

Film is one of the most important communication tools that spur the development of the human race. The reason for this is because of its power to critically evaluate the follies of man through the illusion of moving images. In the Nigerian cinema scholarship, however, the  need to carry out a thorough study on the production elements and aesthetics of the content of Nollywood films is critical. The objectives  of this study are to evaluate the pattern of production elements in some Nollywood films, examine the aesthetic values in the content of  these films and observe the use of spectacle in the films. The paper adopted textual analysis method to interrogate three Nollywood  films, with a view to ascertain the creative use of production elements that generate aesthetic values for the films. These elements were  observed to enhance the aesthetic content of some Nollywood video films. The study concludes that Nollywood film emphasises the use  of colourful costumes and beautiful decors to enhance the aesthetic value in the pattern of production elements of its films.