The Desired Number
1995, English. Directed by Ngozi Onwurah.
This short documentary examines multiple facets of Nigeria’s cultural attitudes towards pregnancy, women’s productive options, and the familial structure.
- Runtime
- 0h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 9 September 1995
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ngozi Onwurah
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The Desired Number runs 27 minutes (0h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is The Desired Number on?
The Desired Number isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 September 1995. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Desired Number?
If you liked The Desired Number, try Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Fuck, The Class of ‘92.
Who directed The Desired Number?
The Desired Number (1995) was directed by Ngozi Onwurah.