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First Netflix Film, Beasts of No Nation Is a Harrowing Tale of Violence in Ghana

Beasts of No Nation was the first film that Netflix produced. It was a risky one
because it dealt with the violence in the regions of Africa. Directed by Cary
Joji Fukunaga and starring Idris Elba, the movie launched at the 2015 Venice
Film Festival, and soon after followed a simultaneous theatrical and Netflix
release. 

After winning several awards and accolades with its original productions—House
of Cards [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/house-of-cards] and Orange is the New
Black [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/orange-is-the-new-black]—Netflix invested
$6 million in the movie hoping to bag the Oscars, but the movie was mired in
controversy. The Oscars committee snubbed the movie, and the four big US theater
chains also boycotted it. However, after almost 7 years of its release, the
movie is as memorable as it was in 2015.


CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH BEASTS OF NO NATION

The month of February is significant to the American-African community in the
US. The month commemorates and celebrates achievements and contributions of the
black people throughout the history of the States.  

Beasts of No Nation is filled with violence and is not for everyone. It has
gained an important place in the list of movies that define the black
experience. 

> From Netflix’s very first original movie BEASTS OF NO NATION (starring Abraham
> Attah), watching promising Black talent grow on film has always been a joy to
> behold. Today’s recs theme is all about celebrating young, gifted & Black
> stars whose lights keep shining bright. pic.twitter.com/OQQqI5wel5
> [https://t.co/OQQqI5wel5]
> 
> — Netflix Tudum (@NetflixTudum) February 7, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/NetflixTudum/status/1490732114408529931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Set in Ghana, Idris Elba plays the merciless warlord, who kidnaps children to
train as war soldiers. Agu, played by Abraham Attu, is one such kid who is
ripped from his family. With his childhood gone, he soon becomes a cold-blooded
killer. 

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THE OSCAR CONTROVERSY 

Cary’s violent war movie received 5 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations
but Oscars dismissed it. The movie’s breakout star, Abraham Attah, won the Best
Male Lead, while Idris Elba bagged the SAG Award for the best supporting role.
Needless to say, the film didn’t get the accolades or attention it deserved.

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During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Elba shared his thoughts on the
film. He expressed how he felt that the movie would have made more of an impact
if its release was in the present social climate and not in 2015. 

“‘Beasts of No Nation’ would certainly make a real impact in terms of awards and
accolades, and not just because of the climate but because of Cary’s great
film,” said
[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/bond-director-cary-fukunaga-no-time-to-die-1235017724/]
Elba.

Have you watched this gem on Netflix yet? If not, stream
[https://www.netflix.com/title/80044545] now and share your thoughts with us.

Srabani Biswas

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Beasts of No Nation was the first film that Netflix produced. It was a risky one because it dealt with the violence in the regions of Africa. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and starring Idris Elba, the movie launched at the 2015 Venice Film Festival, and soon after followed a simultaneous theatrical and Netflix release. 
After winning several awards and accolades with its original productions—<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/house-of-cards">House of Cards</a> and <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/orange-is-the-new-black">Orange is the New Black</a>—Netflix invested $6 million in the movie hoping to bag the Oscars, but the movie was mired in controversy. The Oscars committee snubbed the movie, and the four big US theater chains also boycotted it. However, after almost 7 years of its release, the movie is as memorable as it was in 2015.
<h2>Celebrate Black History Month with Beasts of no nation</h2>
The month of February is significant to the American-African community in the US. The month commemorates and celebrates achievements and contributions of the black people throughout the history of the States.  
Beasts of No Nation is filled with violence and is not for everyone. It has gained an important place in the list of movies that define the black experience. 
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From Netflix’s very first original movie BEASTS OF NO NATION (starring Abraham Attah), watching promising Black talent grow on film has always been a joy to behold. Today’s recs theme is all about celebrating young, gifted &amp; Black stars whose lights keep shining bright. <a href="https://t.co/OQQqI5wel5">pic.twitter.com/OQQqI5wel5</a>
&mdash; Netflix Tudum (@NetflixTudum) <a href="https://twitter.com/NetflixTudum/status/1490732114408529931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Set in Ghana, Idris Elba plays the merciless warlord, who kidnaps children to train as war soldiers. Agu, played by Abraham Attu, is one such kid who is ripped from his family. With his childhood gone, he soon becomes a cold-blooded killer. 
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<h2>The Oscar controversy </h2>
Cary&#8217;s violent war movie received 5 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations but Oscars dismissed it. The movie&#8217;s breakout star, Abraham Attah, won the Best Male Lead, while Idris Elba bagged the SAG Award for the best supporting role. Needless to say, the film didn&#8217;t get the accolades or attention it deserved.
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During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Elba shared his thoughts on the film. He expressed how he felt that the movie would have made more of an impact if its release was in the present social climate and not in 2015. 
&#8220;&#8216;Beasts of No Nation’ would certainly make a real impact in terms of awards and accolades, and not just because of the climate but because of Cary’s great film,&#8221; <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/bond-director-cary-fukunaga-no-time-to-die-1235017724/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> Elba.
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Netflix celebrates Black History Month with its first ever original movie production, Beasts of no nation starring Idris Elba.

Srabani Biswas is a writer at Netflix Junkie. She is a sociology graduate from Lady Brabourne College. Previously, she has contributed to Sports India Show and The Sports Room as a sports writer, and interned at Ripples Learning. A daydreamer, a dancer, and a lover of dogs, she enjoys quiet evenings with her laptop and a cozy blanket. With so much to do and so little time, she is constantly worried about her growing pile of unread books and unwatched shows on Netflix. Her favourites include Stranger, Vincenzo, Hello! My twenties, Emily in Paris, Never Have I Ever, Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, Reply 1997 and Sex Education.

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