MY TAKE: Why Anthony Nti’s award-winning film ‘Da Yie’ is more than a movie Co-written by duo Anthony Nti and Chingiz Karibekov, 'Da Yie' has garnered four Oscar-qualifying Grand Prizes amongst its 25 awards and 140 high-profile film festivals selections. The character Matilda in Anthony Nti's short film 'Da Yie'. Picture: Supplied. 84 days ago JOHANNESBURG – “It’s the best feeling!” Award-winning director Anthony Nti describes what it’s like to direct a film which goes onto the screen to be watched by many people. Nti recently directed the film Da Yie, which means good night. This stunning African film revolves around an intense day trip in sunny Ghana that endangers the innocence of two kids.