The Cursed Ones
Synopsis
A series of misfortunes leads villagers to accuse a young, mute girl of being a witch. Their Pastor insists that the only hope of salvation lies in her exorcism and death. His compelling rhetoric and ability to incite fear into the people splits the village and threatens to tear their fragile world apart.
Godwin and a young school teacher attempt to save the girl’s life, bravely fighting back against corruption and false prophets.
Based on True Events, The Cursed Ones is a story of morality, religion, corruption and community in the dark heart of Africa.
Details
- Year
- 2015
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 100 mins
- Format
- RED 5K Anamorphic
- Director
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Nana Obiri Yeboah 1st Feature
- Producer
- Nicholas K Lory
- Editor
- Josh Levinsky
- Screenwriter
- Maximilian Claussen
- Director of Photography
- Nicholas K. Lory
- Production Designer
- Davide de Stefano
- Sound
- Gernot Fuhrmann
- Composer
- Benjamin Wright
- Principal cast
- Oris Erhuero, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ama K Abebrese, David Dontoh, Fred Amugi, Rama Brew
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Zissou Pictures Ltd.
152 City RoadLondon
EC1V 2NX
UK
E: info@zissoupictures.com
www.zissoupictures.com
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