• FIST OF THE NORTH STAR MOVIE POSTER HAND PAINTED IN GHANA FOR LOCAL CINEMA
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Fist of the North Star: Authentic Hand-Painted Movie Poster Ghana

Fist of the North Star: Authentic Hand-Painted Movie Poster Ghana

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Fist of the North Star Movie Poster

Discover the allure of a genuine hand-painted movie poster from Ghana, a masterpiece crafted in the unique tradition of African art. This Fist of the North Star poster is painted on recycled canvas, originally used flour sacks, adding an eco-friendly and authentic touch.

Details:

  • Film: Fist of the North Star
  • Genre: Martial Arts
  • Artist: Leonardo for ZAAP Video Club
  • Size: 63.5" x 43" (161 cm x 110 cm)
  • Condition: Average, with signs of wear, damage, and repairs. Authentic patina from exposure during mobile cinema exhibitions in Ghana.

Please view the accompanying photos for a detailed look at the artwork's condition.

This vibrant hand-painted movie poster features the 1995 American sci-fi martial arts film, "Fist of the North Star." The poster, crafted on recycled flour sacks, captures the intense and apocalyptic themes of the movie through bold, dramatic imagery characteristic of Ghanaian movie poster art.

Cultural and Artistic Significance

Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a unique form of art, emerging in the 1980s with the advent of mobile cinema in Ghana. Local artists create these posters on recycled materials to advertise film showings around the country. Each poster is a unique artistic expression, often adding imaginative twists to portray the movie plots. These posters have become collectible items worldwide, reflecting both the local culture and the global appeal of cinema.

Film Information

Fist of the North Star (1995)

  • Director: Tony Randel
  • Cast: Gary Daniels as Kenshiro, Malcolm McDowell as Ryuken, Costas Mandylor as Lord Shin, among others.
  • Plot: Set in a post-apocalyptic world where water is scarce, Kenshiro, the successor to the North Star martial arts style, seeks revenge against the tyrant Shin who has kidnapped his fiancée. The narrative is marked by intense martial arts action and a quest for justice in a dystopian landscape.

The movie "Fist of the North Star" is based on a highly popular Japanese manga and adapts its grim, post-apocalyptic themes into a live-action format, showcasing a blend of sci-fi, martial arts, and drama set against the backdrop of societal collapse​.

Discover more about the tradition of Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters and their rich history at TribalGH's collection of Ghana movie posters.

View our collection of sold Ghana movie posters at TribalGH's Ghana movie posters Archives.

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