Project Detail

Dzfia

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.

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

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