Love Brewed in the African Pot
| Love Brewed in the African Pot | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kwaw Ansah |
| Written by | Kwaw Ansah |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | Ghana |
| Language | English |
Love Brewed in the African Pot is a 1980 Romantic Drama Ghanaian film directed by Kwaw Ansah. It was reportedly the first privately financed Ghanaian feature film and is considered a classic.[1][2]
Plot[]
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, a fitting mechanic and 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 complex and unforeseen consequences.
Cast[]
- Anima Misa as Aba Appiah
- Reginald Tsiboe as Joe Quansah
- Emmanuel Agebenowu as Atta Quansah
- George Browne as Counsellor Benson
- Emmanuel Dadson as Kolo Appiah
- Jumoke Debayo as Araba Mansah
Reception[]
The movie received positive reviews.[3]
References[]
- ^ Vincent Canby, "Love Brewed in the African Pot (1981)" (review), The New York Times, 25 April 1981.
- ^ Ukadike, Nwachukwu Frank (1 May 1994). Black African Cinema. University of California Press. ISBN 9780520912366. Retrieved 14 June 2017 – via Google Books.
- ^ "'LOVE BREWED ...', ON MIDDLE-CLASS GHANA". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
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