Project Detail

Dzfia

Name: Dzfia
Director: Savannah Acquah
Genre: LGBTQIA+, Woman Director, Black, Drama
Released: 2022
Duration: 19 min 48 sec

Synopsis

Esther and Chioma try to connect as Chioma struggles to fully understand the nuances of Esther’s life as a non-binary person. But through a queering of a Ghanaian naming ceremony, the couple are invited to reconnect in a rhythmic celebration of diasporic Black queer joy.

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Details

Year: 2022
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 19 min 48 sec
Director: Savannah Acquah
Co-Producer: Tiyrese-Jerome N. Engena, Zakariya Saeed, Kate Butler, Savannah Acquah
Editor: Savannah Acquah
Screenwriter: Savannah Acquah
Director of Photography: Savannah Acquah
Sound: Josh Woolley
Composer: Wanlov The Kubolor, Sister Deborah ft. Ohemaa Dadao, Baaba J, Alostmen
Principal cast: Esther Atunrase, Phoebe Bennett, Bennettiscoming, MayaLae, Gabriel Nwosu-Hope, Nyah Nish, Olateju Olaoke
Colour Grading: Afaaq Raja
Costume Designer: Millie Loveday

Genre

LGBTQIA+ Woman Director Black Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Savannah Acquah

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