Behind The Glamour (2025) is a poignant Nollywood comedy-drama that peels back the curtain on the high-stakes world of filmmaking, revealing the raw truths, relentless pressures, and unspoken vulnerabilities hidden behind the industry's dazzling facade. Produced by powerhouse Funke Akindele, the story centers on a chaotic production team racing against deadlines amid ego clashes, on-set mishaps, and personal demons—where a director grapples with creative burnout, an ambitious actress confronts betrayal, and a producer navigates financial woes and family secrets. Blending sharp humor with heartfelt moments of healing and resilience, the film questions the cost of perfection in a cutthroat creative arena, delivering Akindele's signature mix of laughter, tears, and triumphant self-discovery that exposes "everything we don’t say out loud."
Movie Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Behind The Glamour |
| Year | 2025 |
| Director | Funke Akindele (co-director), Tunde Olaoye (co-director) |
| Writer | Funke Akindele |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Rating | PG-13 (mature themes, language) |
| Language | English (with Yoruba subtitles) |
| Production Company | Funke Akindele Network (FAAN) |
| Distributor | FilmOne Entertainment |
| Release Date | December 12, 2025 (nationwide cinema release in Nigeria; London premiere Dec 4) |
| Cast | Funke Akindele, Tobi Bakre, Iyabo Ojo, Uzor Arukwe, Ibrahim Chatta, Destiny Etiko, Jide Kosoko, Jayeola Monje (Jadrolita), Scarlet Gomez, Ini Dima-Okojie, Uche Montana, Dele Odule, Wanni, Handi, Veeiye, Akinyoola Ayoola, Balogun Fausat, Batife Bentley, HAUWA, Tobeszn, Hawa Magaji, Dorathy Bachor, Emma Oh My God |
| Premiere | December 4, 2025, at Odeon Greenwich, London (followed by Nigerian rollout) |
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