The Burial of Kojo

2018 1h 20m AK

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 27

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Synopsis

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A man is trapped in a mine shaft by his vengeful brother while his daughter embarks on a magical journey to rescue him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Cynthia Dankwa
Esi
Joseph Otsiman
Kojo
Kobina Amissah-Sam
Kwabena
Mamley Djangmah
Ama
Ama K. Abebrese
Older Esi (Narrator)
Henry Adofo
Apalu
Anima Misa
Nana
Brian Angels
Sergeant Asare

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Blitz Bazawule
Writers: Blitz Bazawule
Languages: Akan, English
Countries: Ghana, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Akan, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Ghana, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Blitz Bazawule, shot by Michael Cambio Fernandez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Blitz Bazawule shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Cynthia Dankwa and Joseph Otsiman and Kobina Amissah-Sam carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7497366 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Blitz Bazawule directs. Michael Cambio Fernandez behind the camera. Blitz Bazawule cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Ghana, United States of America. Dialogue in Akan, English.

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Things worth knowing

180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Akan, English.
4International production across 2 countries: Ghana, United States of America.
5Directed by Blitz Bazawule, shot by Michael Cambio Fernandez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Blitz Bazawule shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Cynthia Dankwa and Joseph Otsiman and Kobina Amissah-Sam carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt7497366 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 27 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.