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The fisherman

Biennale College Cinema 
Director:
Zoey Martinson
Production:
Luu Vision Media (Kofi Owusu Afriyie, Korey Jackson)
Running Time:
105’
Language:
English
Country:
Ghana
Main Cast:
Ricky Adelayitar, Endurance Dedzo, William Lamptey, Kiki Romi, Dulo Harris
Screenplay:
Zoey Martinson
Cinematographer:
Adam Carboni
Editor:
Jasmin Way
Costume Designer:
Gifty Mawuena Sossavi
Music:
Avi Amon
Sound:
James Adofo, Jay Pellizzi
Visual Effects:
Daria Amai Shelton, Nurudeen Tahiru

Synopsis

Atta Oko is a retired traditional fisherman from Ghana. His life takes a whimsical turn when he is forced into retirement and partnered with a modern, bougie talking fish, leading him on an adventure to Accra. Joined by his three quirky “Associates”, they pursue their dream of owning a boat, navigating the chaos of the modern world. Filled with laughter, magic, and the vibrant culture of Ghana, this is a delightful tale of friendship, dreams, and the enduring spirit of a true fisherman.

Director’s Statement

My inspiration comes from the time I spent living in a rural fishing village in Ghana and the dreams I had for worlds beyond the ocean shores. Every afternoon, as the town gathered to pull in the nets, my imagination ran wild with thoughts of the exciting treasures that might be revealed from the sea. However, during my time in Keta, I also witnessed the erosion of culture and the loss of land caused by global warming. The rapid development taking place in the area had a profound impact on the fishermen and the entire community. As a genre writer, I wanted to utilise fantasy to shed light on the costs of development and globalization of traditional life in Ghana. Tonally I wanted to capture Ghana’s amazing sense of humor through a quirky fantasy!

PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTION

PRODUCTION: Kofi Owusu Afriyie -Luu Vision Media
Berima Close, House number 29, Santa Maria
G535 R016, Accra, Ghana
Tel. 233 24 483 8290
Luuvisionmedia@gmail.com

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