The Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art is having film screenings every weekend. Friday to Sunday starting at 7 pm each night.
Friday 14th February was the first night of the screenings. Kwaw Ansah’s LOVE BREWED IN THE AFRICAN POT the movie chosen to be screened. Love Brewed in the African Pot is a 1980 Ghanaian film directed by Kwaw Ansah. It was reportedly the first privately financed Ghanaian feature film acording to Wikipedia
The film takes place in Ghana during the colonial period. Aba Appiah, a woman born to a family of privileged settlers, falls in love with Joe Quansah, son of a simple fisherman. Aba’s father, Kofi Appiah, a retired civil servant, is opposed to their marriage, which goes against his plans for his daughter, to whom he had already chosen a husband. This family conflict leads to unforeseen consequences.
Showing this Saturday night, 15th February is Ties that Bind, directed by Leila Djansi and starring Kimberly Elise, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ama K. Abebrese. The 2011 drama film was nominated in 21 categories at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards, and won 9 awards. It received 7 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards and eventually won the award for the category Achievement in Screenplay
The SCCA-Tamale team intends, with its diverse programming and research interests, to spotlight significant moments in Ghanaian and international art in a communal space.
SCCA-Tamale is dedicated to art and cultural practices that emerged in the 20thCentury and inspire generations of artists and thinkers of the 21stCentury and beyond.
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