Ghana to screen historical films preserved by Chris Hesse
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MyJoyOnline
Ghana’s UniMAC-IFT film institute will show historical footage of independence and the country’s early years on 30 October, showcasing filmmaker Chris Hesse’s preservation work. Organised with UNESCO’s Ghana office for World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, the screening will include footage of the opening of Tema port, according to MyJoyOnline.
The University of Media, Arts and Communication of Ghana (UniMAC), through its Institute of Film and Television (IFT), will screen archival films on the independence and early years of the Ghanaian state on 30 October. The screening, organised with the UNESCO office in Ghana for World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, will highlight filmmaker Chris Hesse’s preservation work, according to MyJoyOnline.
The programme includes footage of the independence celebrations, the opening of the Republic’s first Parliament, the opening of Tema port and the international travels of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president. The films announced include “Freedom for Ghana”, “Progress at Akosombo” and “Roots of Highlife”.
The head of the UNESCO office in Ghana, Edmond Moukala, is due to deliver the keynote address. Chris Hesse will attend the screening as guest of honour. The filmmaker has notably preserved footage associated with Nkrumah documenting the country’s early years after the end of colonial rule.
The screening comes two days after the cinema release of the documentary about Chris Hesse, announced for 28 October in the documentary about the Ghanaian filmmaker.
