The Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art is having film screenings every weekend. Friday to Sunday starting at 7 pm each night. one of the films to be shown at the scca tamale this weekend is Pieli- the rise of Montana’
An adventure set in the early 1900 about a young man who suddenly realizes the sad reality that not only is he not of the family he has known throughout his existence and has grown to love so much, but also he is the only surviving child of a powerful clan (Chinto Clan) that perished in the hands of an immortalized warrior (Montana) who long pledged to annihilate the entire clan. With the resurrection of this ancient warrior, this young man must find a way to not only save himself and the rest of his clan but he must also find out the real reason for this enmity.
This would be the first movie from a Ghanaian production company that flawlessly excels at combining myth and adventure in right proportions. The mix is perfect enough to make you question if indeed this movie was made completely by an independent Ghanaian production studio. Not to say that it is impossible, but… Yes, it has been long overdue. The power of movie making lies in the ability to tell and make believe stories that might not necessarily be true but have the force to take the viewer on a journey.
This film is truly Ghanaian as it makes extensive use of the Dagbani language throughout the dialogue. You are assured of being able to keep up with the dialogue with the English subtitles.
Tony Asankomah GH Movie Freak
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.
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.
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