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In the wake of his father’s disappearance at sea, Kojo, a young Ghanaian, is drawn into a world of street gangs and deception. Meanwhile, in Quebec, Tony discovers his mother’s relationship with a mysterious sailor who may hold the key to finding the father he’s never met.
A film about the gold panning adventures of Hans Söderström, an indigenous Swede. The story stretches from Scandinavia to Africa, via Asia and the Americas, but ultimately boils down to the simple boyish dream of finding gold. Lots of it. And oneself.
Set in Accra during the heart of 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧, the story follows Kofi, a Ghanaian boy, and Bianca, a girl from London, as their worlds collide in a haze of rhythm, heat, and emotion. What begins as a spark of attraction becomes a deeper reflection on what love means when it isn't meant to last.
Pray the Devil Back to Hell chronicles the remarkable story of the Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country.
16th July 1969: America prepares to launch Apollo 11. Thousands of kilometers away, a ragtag group of Zambian exiles is trying to beat America to the Moon.
Issah visits his mother-in-law to inform her of his plan to go to the south of Ghana in search of a better life. A new day dawns, and the village awakens as we witness the socio-political and economic engagements driving his desire to migrate.
Computers, smart phones, and tablets are now a part of our daily lives. They have revolutionised the way we work, the way we communicate and the way we view the world. But what happens to our old phone when we upgrade? Where does our broken computer go after we throw it out? 'e-Life' explores what happens to our electrical goods when we throw them away and exposes some unpleasant (and perhaps unknown) truths about the detrimental affects e-waste has on people's health, the environment and the economy. From consumers in the UK to the recyclers in the dumps of Ghana, the documentary will follow the journey of our e-waste. We will examine current manufacturing and disposal processes and also assess the burden the boom in electronic goods is placing on global resources. 'e-Life' will be an objective portrayal of the problem of e-waste that documents the issue through carefully crafted cinematography.
A man is trapped in a mine shaft by his vengeful brother while his daughter embarks on a magical journey to rescue him.
A man's desire for a beautiful stranger leads him down a dark and dangerous path, where he discovers a terrifying secret lurking beneath the surface as he searches for the woman who stole his heart.
In 2010, a scientist discovers aliens in orbit that resemble a cross between H.R. Giger's famous creation and Predator who want to invade Earth. They choose to start their invasion in Ghana because it is the most peaceful nation on the planet. The murderous aliens claim that they will have the entire planet colonized by the year 2016.
A Berlinale FIPRESCI Special Mentioned short musical documentary.
A prominent lawyer goes abroad for medical examinations and, during his absence, his wife cheats on him with a young man. Their gardener takes advantage of the situation and begins blackmailing them.
When reticent Ama returns to the city where she was gifted to a white art collector as a little girl, the quest to reclaim her stolen childhood quickly goes into a tailspin when she recruits an ex-lover on her mission. Escaping the city on a remote country road, their journey is beset with a series of bizarre encounters as their fate is tied to that of two passengers they pick up.
An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare, which takes place in the home of the Frafra people, in the far north of Ghana. Performed by students of the University of Ghana School of Music and Drama.
Three actresses must each resolve their conflicting romances to prevent their personal drama from going public and wrecking their careers.
Set in a small Ghanaian town at the edge of a large landfill site that spills into the ocean, the sons of a fisherman, Sowah and Okai, struggle to cope with loss of their eldest brother who drowned during a fishing expedition. Haunted by his demise, Okai believes their brother is still out there…
Everyday goings-on in a Ghanaian town plagued by demons.
The Cursed Ones tells the story of a disillusioned reporter and an idealistic young pastor, who fight to free a girl accused of witchcraft from the clutches of a system of corruption and superstition in the heart of West Africa.
After hearing the passing of his mother, Fiifi, a 20-year-old Lv200 Industrial Arts student, suddenly starts having panic attacks and begins to see and hear malicious apparitions. He goes to see a therapist, Dr. Baaba Annan, a 30-year-old therapist. With her help, Fiifi dives into his mind to find the source of his apparitions, and is faced with a choice: succumb to the torment of his haunting visions or confront the echoes and overcome them with a new voice.
A new installation by Ibrahim Mahama exposes the colonial ‘scars in the landscape’ in Northern Ghana and inspires the local community.
A college graduation party takes a dark turn when people begin to die mysteriously
It is set in the hustle and bustle of the city of Accra and its suburbs with glimpses of the exciting metropolis of London.
Driven by grief, a U.S. detective's hunt for his daughter's murderer leads him to Africa, where he, along with a group of assassins, unravels a chilling string of witchcraft-related killings.
After proposing to Maya in just 4 months of meeting her, Mark realizes he has little knowledge of his betrothed and tries all he can to know his wife to be. In just a few days to the wedding, he invites four of Maya’s ex boyfriends for a weekend get away, to tell him more about his wife to be.
Beyonce manages to reconcile with Raj after Ciara's death and they marry. During the wedding, Beyonce is shot and gains a head injury that causes partial amnesia. Raj deals with her father's fury and his demands for answers.
Me Broni Ba is a lyrical portrait of hair salons in Kumasi, Ghana. The tangled legacy of European colonialism in Africa is evoked through images of women practicing hair braiding on discarded white baby dolls from the West. The film unfolds through a series of vignettes, set against a child's story of migrating from Ghana to the United States. The film uncovers the meaning behind the Akan term of endearment, me broni ba, which means “my white baby.”
A Ghanaian classic.
A Ghanaian Romantic-Comedy
A busy couple tries to give their love life a boost by taking an impromptu weekend trip only to find their relationship tested in unexpected ways.
Three female friends find out they can make fortunes from exposing cheating husbands and boyfriends after making tons of cash unexpectedly from reporting a cheating husband to the wife. They quit their ushering job to set up "Sidechic Gang" - an agency solely dedicated to clamping down the side chick menace.
Beyonce vs. Ciara.. Beyonce', the president's daughter meets Raj at the Super Market and falls in Love with him. Raj is engaged to be married to Ciara, but Beyonce doesn't intend for that to stand in her way.
A traditional Ghanaian fisherman forced into retirement teams up with a bougie talking fish and his quirky associates on a whimsical adventure to Accra, chasing their dream of owning a boat while learning to navigate the modern world without losing touch with their roots.
A young man ran away from his village because the traditional priestess wanted him killed. He was saved by Christians who trained him in the knowledge of Christianity and he became born again. He returned to his village where they were worshippers of lesser gods. His task of converting everyone in the village into a Christian was thwarted by the priestess of the land, who did not allow that to happen thereby engaging him in spiritual battle.
For the first time since her divorce, Akosua, an African schoolteacher, is in love again and preparing to fulfill her lifelong dream of moving to the US with her new American boyfriend, Adrian, who is struggling to gain acceptance from her family. When Adrian's brother Buck arrives in Ghana looking to make business connections, he becomes a target for a desperate gangster.
Against the picturesque Ghanaian backdrop, Children of the Mountain is an honest exploration of a mother’s will in the face of much adversity. When her baby is born with a cleft lip, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, Essuman is led to believe that she has a ‘dirty womb.’ Her promising future as a wife and mother is shattered as her lover disowns her and the community eyes her with suspicion.
A mother is caring for her son at a healing shrine on the edge of a village in the central belt of Ghana. In another village, a father has taken his son to several Christian and traditional healers as well as a psychiatric hospital. Both are driven by the need to find a cure for the mental illness which has afflicted their children. Meanwhile mental health nurses in Ghana are looking for ways to join together with healers in their communities. They know these healers are popular and respect their beliefs, but they are concerned that some use chains to restrain their patients. How can they work together with healers without threatening their reputation and livelihoods? And how can nurses offer treatment without access to medication and transport?
In a town divided into two opposing groups, a man and woman from opposite sides fall for each other. But can love transcend the line that separates them?
Realizing he barely knows his future bride due to their whirlwind romance, a groom organizes a weekend retreat with four of her old flames, leading to unexpected confessions and revealed secrets.
In post-independence Ghana, the son of a crime family juggles power struggles and a murder case as the government threatens to shut down their lounge.
As the aliens continue their murderous rampage through Ghana, the scientist builds something that might hold them at bay.
In Kumasi, five lifelong friends known as “the Aunties” gather for a day of shared rituals shaped by decades of sisterhood. Through moments of dance, laughter, and prayer, their individual stories come together as one. Akosua is an intimate portrait of friendship, tradition, and the strength found in community.
Nana Yaa-Ghana's first female president-is thrust into a deadly web of political intrigue that threatens not only her power but her life.
Two sisters orchestrate a bus robbery to raise money to save their dying mother.
The story of a fishing family, their daily lives, and the son’s wish for a modern boat
Bad Luck Joe is the story of everyday people who get caught up in a power play between two widows, Madam Francesca and Aunty Beatrice who are fighting over their husband properties. A fight that takes the characters on an interesting ride as they try to find a missing body. There is Joe, (played by Chris Attoh) a broke troubled man who is struggling to change his ways and better his fortunes after finding love in Abena (played by Adomaa). There is Zuri (played by Sika Osei) a daring and energetic young lady who is haunted by an unfortunate event in her past, who is bent on making things right between her and her father. And then there's Elizabeth, (played by Kande Talata Awudu) who is a caring wife committed to her marriage regardless of the tedious task of having to deal with a clingy and needy husband who is confined to a wheelchair even as she compelled to enforce the plans of her aunt, Madam Francesca who is seems too sophisticated to want to get her own hands dirty.
After the painful losses of the first battle, Nafisa and her family gather to mourn their loved ones. But their enemies are not finished. Using dark rituals and human sacrifice, the fallen warriors are brought back to life. Filled with anger and revenge, they return to destroy Nafisa and her people. A new and deadly battle begins. Nafisa is no longer pregnant, but two other pregnant women rise as warriors to defend their village. They fight with courage and strength, but the enemies use a cruel new strategy. In the end, sacrifices are made, lives are lost, and the war leaves deep pain behind. Pregnant Warrior 2 is an emotional African action story about bravery, revenge, and the heavy price of freedom.
A retired traditional fisherman from Ghana. His life takes a whimsical turn when he is forced into retirement and partnered with a sarcastic talking fish, leading him on an adventure to Accra. Joined by his three quirky "Associates," they pursue their dream of owning a boat. Filled with laughter, magic, and the vibrant culture of Ghana, The Fisherman is a delightful tale of family, dreams, and the enduring spirit of a true fisherman.
Princess Tyra is engaged according to tradition to Prince Kay who has his eyes on one of Princess Tyra's maids.
It's the 1980s in rural Ghana, and Atswei is heavily pregnant and desperate to get to Ateke to deliver her baby. But when she and husband Boi miss the morning train — the only means of transport to the city — the hapless couple are left stranded in the blazing sun with only Boi's boombox for encouragement. A madcap race against time follows in this colorful screwball comedy, with wry but affectionate nods to Ghanaian traditions and gender dynamics.
Beyonce finally gets to wed the man of her dreams & something has gotten into the way once more. Can she be able to dig her way out of it per usual, even when past enemies and unforeseen situations arise that put her evil plans to a halt? Will she ever get her Prince Charming after all?
Two friends Mike and Kwesi take a journey to Ghana to seek pastures new. While en-route to complete a lucrative land deal, they encounter an array of issues.
When a Ghanaian-American woman relocates to Ghana in search of community and belonging, a friend’s wedding seems like the perfect opportunity to build connection, until a series of unsettling encounters forces her to confront the country’s unspoken beliefs and practices.
A foreigner led by some Nigerians enters a small Ghanaian village with the intention of stealing something precious from them. Will they succeed in their quest?
The Ghana version of Devil May Cry
a young guy trying to survvive in a hood fulll of crimes
A young boy's sister is kidnapped by neighborhood criminals, prompting him to embark on a perilous mission to rescue her. With few resources and little means to defend himself, his journey plunges into a treacherous descent into danger.
A young man's quest to lose his virginity spirals into a hilarious journey of self-discovery. Meet Jeffery—awkward, endearing, and desperate to shed his V-card. After his fake sex stories backfire at work, his friends set him up on a series of cringeworthy dates, including a mix-up with a gay man that leads to unexpected revelations. As Jeffery stumbles through one absurd failure after another, he begins to realize that sex isn’t the answer—self-love and connection are. How to Break Your Virginity is a sharp, heartfelt comedy about identity, friendship, and learning to love yourself, no matter who you are.
A father leaves his a large amount of his inheritance to one of his children, an Azonto-loving man named Liwin, causing conflict between his siblings. Liwin is eventually murdered, but returns as a ghost with killer dance moves.
Upon his father's sudden death, a talented medical student returns to his home village in Ghana to fight for his family's survival.
Nanayaa finds favor in the heart of the king but the king's brother will not allow her to be. Because of greed, Boakye puts himself in a compromising situation and soon he dances to the consequences.