Fist from Shaolin Movie Poster – Hand-Painted by Leonardo
This beautiful Fist from Shaolin movie poster is an oil painting on canvas, hand-painted in Ghana, West Africa by renowned artist Leonardo for ZAAP Video.
Poster Details:
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Film: Fist from Shaolin
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Genre: Martial Arts / Action
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Size: 63" x 43" (160 cm x 109 cm)
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Condition: In good condition with some damage and repairs. There are small holes, areas where the paint has worn off, and signs of wear due to usage. Please refer to the photos for more details.
The hand-painted movie poster for "Fist from Shaolin" vividly captures the energy and martial prowess of this 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film. Created by Ghanaian artists, this poster is a vibrant display of bold colors and dynamic scenes, featuring larger-than-life characters from the movie. Painted on recycled flour sacks, this unique piece of art showcases the creativity and resourcefulness of local artists who interpret films for the Ghanaian mobile cinema audience.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a unique and important part of African art history, emerging in the 1980s with the rise of mobile cinema. These posters are often painted on recycled flour sacks using oil paints, creating vibrant, one-of-a-kind artworks. Local artists would interpret the movies in their own way, often exaggerating features or adding new elements to make the poster more exciting. Each poster was designed to attract attention to film screenings held in open spaces or small venues across Ghana. "Fist from Shaolin," like many other films, was promoted this way, and its poster represents a merging of global cinema and local artistic expression.
The artists' ability to reimagine films with bold, exaggerated imagery was vital to the success of the mobile cinema. These posters are now rare collectibles, as most were damaged by the elements during their use. This unique art form, rich in history, offers a glimpse into the vibrant film culture of 1980s and 1990s Ghana, showcasing the intersection of popular culture and traditional African art practices.
Film Information
"Fist from Shaolin" (1993)
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Genre: Martial Arts, Action
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Director: Joe Law
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Cast: Bryan Leung (as Wong Fei Hung), Cheung Man, Chu Tit Wo, Wong Chi Sang
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Plot: "Fist from Shaolin" follows the legendary martial artist Wong Fei Hung as he fights to protect his people and uphold justice. Set during the late Qing Dynasty, Wong faces a corrupt government and rival martial artists seeking to challenge his skill. The film is filled with high-octane martial arts sequences, a hallmark of the genre, combined with the classic story of good versus evil in traditional Chinese cinema.
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