Claiming the Frame: Class, Gaze, and Feminine Authority in Lionheart
23BE032963 Introduction (Thesis Statement & Lenses) Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart is often praised for its poise and elegance but beneath the surface lies a quiet rebellion. On the surface, it's a corporate drama where Adaeze Obiagu, a composed businesswoman, steps in to rescue her father’s company. But when examined through critical lenses, the film becomes something richer.: a soft yet sharp dismantling of gender norms, capitalist pressures, and dominant cinematic gazes. This review explores Lionheart through four lenses: Formal Media Analysis, Oppositional Gaze, Male Gaze, and Marxist Critique. Each reveals how the film resists traditional Nollywood formulas and global cinematic expectations while offering a new language for telling African women’s stories. Section A: Formal Media Analysis Cinematography The cinematography in Lionheart i...