In the Beginning
In the Beginning
1972, English. Directed by Ola Balogun.
A mystical performance about the sea and the earth based on a Yoruba folk tale.
- Runtime
- 0h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1972
- Country
- Nigeria
- Written by
- Ola Balogun
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What In the Beginning is based on
In the Beginning is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.
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In the Beginning runs 7 minutes (0h 7m).
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Which OTT platform is In the Beginning on?
In the Beginning isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Beginning?
If you liked In the Beginning, try Skin, Salomé, I Am Not a Witch.
Who directed In the Beginning?
In the Beginning (1972) was directed by Ola Balogun and stars James Campbell, Emilia X..
What is In the Beginning based on?
In the Beginning is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.