London screening honours Nkrumah and 103 years of Ghana cinema
A restored Ghanaian film, His Majesty’s Sergeant, has been screened in London to mark Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday and 103 years of Ghanaian cinema.
London hosted a special screening of the restored Ghanaian film, His Majesty's Sergeant, to honor Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's 103rd birthday and mark the 103-year history of Ghanaian cinema. Organized by Flamboyant Damsel Films (GH) and Grace Abounds LTD, the event brought together filmmakers, diplomats, and film enthusiasts at Genesis Cinema in Bethnal Green.
The Deputy High Commissioner of Ghana to the UK, H.E. Acquinas Tawiah Quansah, emphasized the importance of supporting Ghanaian filmmakers and praised the organizers for preserving Ghana's cinematic heritage. Ghana's legendary cinematographer, Rev. Dr Chris Hesse, who worked on the original film, shared his experiences and spoke about the film's production.
The screening also featured a musical performance by FADU, a contemporary Ghanaian Afrobeats artist. The film, directed by the late Ato Kwamina Yanney Snr, tells the story of Gold Coast soldiers who enlisted in the British Army during World War II and their journey in Burma. Organizers expressed gratitude for the support from the National Film Authority, IPMC Ghana, Gatlink Studios, and Rainbow Radio International.
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