The Cursed Ones

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The Cursed Ones is a Ghanaian-Nigerian drama film that explores themes of superstition, injustice, and religious exploitation in a rural African community.

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instanceOf film
awardReceived Best Production Design – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Best Screenplay – Africa Movie Academy Awards
castMember Ama K. Abebrese
David Dontoh
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Ophelia Dzidzornu
Oris Erhuero
countryOfFilmingLocation Ghana
countryOfOrigin Ghana
Nigeria
director Nana Obiri Yeboah
distributor Turning Point Pictures
filmFestivalScreening Africa International Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Pan African Film Festival
genre drama
hasTheme child protection
conflict between tradition and modernity
critique of religious fundamentalism
social injustice
language English
mainSubject injustice
religious exploitation
superstition
narrativeFocus abuse of religious authority
accusations of witchcraft
vulnerability of children
nominatedFor Best Actress in a Leading Role – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Best Cinematography – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Best Costume Design – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Best Director – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Best Editing – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Best Film – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Best Make-Up – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Best Sound – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Best Supporting Actor – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Best Visual Effects – Africa Movie Academy Awards
producer Nicholas K. Lory
productionCompany Turning Point Pictures
Zissou Pictures
releaseYear 2015
runtime approximately 100 minutes
screenwriter Max Barber
setting rural African community

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Ama K. Abebrese notableWork The Cursed Ones
Ama K. Abebrese actedIn The Cursed Ones