A series of misfortunes lead a West African village to accuse a young girl, Asabi (OPHELIA DZIDZORNU), of witchcraft. Their Pastor (FRED AMUGI) insists that salvation lies in her exorcism and death, using his compelling rhetoric to incite fear into the people and turn Asabi’s mother (AMA K ABEBRESE) against her own daughter. Disillusioned reporter, Godwin (ORIS ERHUERO) finds himself swept up in the witch hunt. With the help of a young school teacher (JOSEPH OTSIMAN), he attempts to save Asabi’s life, fighting back against corruption and false prophets.
Based on true events, The Cursed Ones is a story of morality, corruption, and community in the heart of Africa.
Additional Information
- Title: THE CURSED ONES
- Director: Nana Obiri-Yeboah, Maximilian Claussen
- Country: United Kingdom, Ghana
- Year: 2015
- Category: NARRATIVE FEATURE FILMS
- Duration: 110′ min.
- Language: English
- Actors: Oris Erhuero, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ama K. Abebrese, Fred Amugi
Feb 18, 2017 – 11:00 AM
Carlton Cinema
20 Carlton Street, Toronto
General Admission | $10.00
Co-presented by
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