Drexciya (film)
| Drexciya (2010) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Akosua Adoma Owusu |
| Produced by | Obibini Pictures |
| Cinematography |
Dustin Thompson Akosua Adoma Owusu |
| Edited by | Dustin Thompson |
Release dates |
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Running time | 12 minutes |
| Country | Ghana |
Drexciya is a Ghanaian 2010 short documentary film.
Synopsis
SYNOPSIS
Drexcia, 2010 is a short film that portrays an abandoned public swimming facility located in Accra, Ghana set on the Riviera. The Riviera at one time was an upscale development, consisting of luxury high-rises and five star hotels. Since the 1970s, the Riviera has fallen into a disheveled state.
This short documentary was inspired by afro-futurist myths propagated by the underground Detroit-based band Drexciya. They suggest that Drexciya is a mythical underwater subcontinent populated by the unborn children of African women thrown overboard during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. These children have adapted and evolved to breathe underwater.
Awards
- Tánger 2011
- Mención Especial FCAT 2011
References
- African Film Festival of Cordoba-FCAT (license CC BY-SA)
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