The Eyes of Ghana

Ben Proudfoot’s film is a love letter to cinema and Ghanaian icon Chris Hesse who, in his nineties, still works tirelessly to preserve the country’s film legacy and the lessons of colonialism.

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Credits

  • Director

    Ben Proudfoot

  • USA 2025. 90min

  • Courtesy of

    Breakwater Studios

  • Languages

    English, Twi, Ga

    With English subtitles

Access information

Audio description:
Friday 10 October 12:50

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Introduction

Filled with joy, verve and a dedicated focus on the importance of self-representation, The Eyes of Ghana is a voyage through Ghanaian cinema and a portrait of the country, from cinema’s inception through to the present day. Hesse joins forces with filmmaker Anita Afonu to bring to audiences a Ghanaian perspective on their history – one that has been mostly hidden until now.

Lynn Nwokorie

Content warning

Contains scenes of nudity.

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