Opinions of Saturday, 23 October 2010

Columnist: Boateng, Ruth Prah

The Good Old Days- “The Love of AA”

Mr. Kwaw Ansah has a prestigious record of producing the finest of films and features many of whom won great laurels for Ghana and Africa. The famous “Loved Brewed In The African Pot” shot in 1980 has been distributed in many countries throughout the African continent where it broke Box Office records.

Heritage Africa which was also shot in 1988 won the FESPACO Grand Prix ( Etalon de yennega) Organization of African Unity best Film and many other International Awards. Since Heritage Africa, Kwaw Ansah has made historical Prize Winning Documentary Crossroads of the People; Crossroads of Trade commissioned by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC. It won the FESPACO 1990 Best Documentary and Best Production Awards. Other works from the Studios of Film Africa include the Hopes on the Horizon, The Golden Stool, The Flag Star, National Order of Burkina Fasso and the Living Legend

With these array of beautiful and thought provoking productions, “The Good Days” is poised to be another show piece and Block Buster.

“The Good Old Days” is the umbrella title of Kwaw Ansah’s (a renowned film writer and Director, who needs no introduction as far as the film industry is concerned) next film project. The package consists of 24 episodes, with different subtitles, treating different themes relevant to the Ghanaian family life as in the “Good Old Days”.

The film project deals with the adventure of a family of eight and is set in the 1950s and 1960s. It is a healthy mix of “love”, “comedy” and “tragedy” which is designed to capture the nostalgic imagination of its audience and appeal to all age groups. Each episode brings back the joyful memories of our way of life in the years gone by.

The love of AA is an intriguing and compelling story of love, family life, childhood mischief and pranks. It ends with a mixture of comic and tragic events that are sure to capture the imagination of the viewing public and cause people to re-examine their interpersonal relations, which tends to pose a great challenge to society. Watch out for the premier of this movie soon.

The cast and crew are a fusion of experienced and professionals in the movie industry as well as highly dedicated, enthusiastic and talented young men and women. Among the crew is Anima Misa Amoah- co-producer, Bob Johnson- Dir. Of Photography, Sackitey Amishadai- Senior Cameraman, Kofi Sefa and Danour Doria – sound men, Kwame Obuo Owusu and Ben Owusu Achiaw as production Managers. The likes of Albert Jackson-Davis, Nana Akowa Sackey, Mawuli Semevo, Evelyn Ansah Galley , Van Hatse, Aaron Adatsi, Lois Asare, as the list goes on and on in terms of cast. It is set to be premiered in 19th and 20th November, 2010.

Below are some pictures of The Good Old Days.