BLACK MASK Movie Poster - Hand-Painted in Ghana
This is a beautiful oil-painted canvas poster created in Ghana, West Africa. Each piece is a unique work of art, capturing the essence of the film in a vibrant and culturally significant way.
Details for This Film and Poster:
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Film: BLACK MASK
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Genre: Martial Arts
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Poster: Hand Painted in Ghana for ODD TIME VIDEO N LIBRARY
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Size: 61" x 42 1/2" (155 cm x 108 cm)
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Condition: In very good condition, with only a few repairs and minor signs of wear in the artwork due to usage. Please see photos.
Hand-painted Ghanaian movie posters like this one are highly collectible pieces of African art. They were initially created for mobile cinemas in Ghana during the 1980s and are painted on recycled flour sacks. The artists had the creative freedom to add and change scenes, making each poster a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
This hand-painted movie poster for "Black Mask" vividly captures the thrilling essence of the 1996 Hong Kong action film. The poster showcases the dynamic and intense scenes from the movie, depicted with vibrant colors and bold illustrations, which are characteristic of Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a significant cultural artifact, highlighting the ingenuity and artistic talent of local Ghanaian artists. These posters are traditionally painted on recycled flour sacks, making each one a unique piece of art. This practice began in the 1980s when mobile cinemas needed to attract large audiences in various locations across Ghana. Artists had the creative freedom to reinterpret and enhance scenes from the movies, resulting in posters that often contained elements not seen in the actual films. Despite their "hard" life on the road, many of these posters have survived and are now considered valuable collector's items. For more on this unique art form, explore the rich history of Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters, which were created to promote films for the local cinema. The posters are not just advertisements but also vibrant representations of popular culture and artistic expression in Ghana.
Film Information
"Black Mask" (1996)
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Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
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Director: Daniel Lee
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Cast: Jet Li, Ching Wan Lau, Karen Mok, Francoise Yip, Anthony Wong, and others.
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Plot: The story follows Tsui Chik, a former soldier from a secret commando unit known as 701, which trained its members to feel no pain. After the unit is disbanded, Tsui goes undercover as a librarian and adopts the masked vigilante persona of "Black Mask" to combat crime and confront his former comrades who have turned to a life of crime.
"Black Mask" combines thrilling martial arts sequences with a gripping sci-fi narrative, featuring Jet Li in a role that showcases his exceptional martial arts skills and action star charisma. Directed by Daniel Lee, the film stands out for its high-energy action scenes and engaging plot that blends elements of superhero and sci-fi genres.
Explore more about the unique tradition of Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters at TribalGH's collection of Ghana movie posters.
To view more of these unique art pieces, visit the TribalGH Ghana movie posters Archives.
For more detailed information on "Black Mask," visit its Wikipedia page, its IMDb entry, or its Rotten Tomatoes page.
