FIVE ELEMENTS NINJAS - Hand-Painted Ghana Movie Poster
This one-of-a-kind FIVE ELEMENT NINJAS movie poster is a stunning piece of African artistry. Hand-painted in Ghana, West Africa, by the talented artist "Leonardo," this poster was crafted for ZAAP Video Club. It showcases traditional oil painting techniques on recycled canvas, making it not just a visual masterpiece but also a part of cultural history.
Details:
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Film Title: FIVE ELEMENT NINJAS
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Genre: Martial Arts
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Poster Size: 65" x 44.5" (165 cm x 113 cm)
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Condition: Average, with some wear and repairs. The paint has faded in places due to usage, adding to its vintage charm. Please refer to photos for details.
This hand-painted Ghanaian movie poster for "Five Element Ninjas" exemplifies the vibrant and dynamic artistry characteristic of Ghana's cinematic promotional materials. Rendered on recycled flour sacks, the poster showcases bold colors and exaggerated depictions of martial arts action, capturing the film's intense and stylized combat scenes. Each brushstroke reflects the artist's interpretation, making it a unique piece that stands out in the realm of film advertising.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a distinctive form of African art, emerging in the 1980s to promote films in local cinemas. Artists utilized recycled flour sacks as canvases, employing oil paints to create large, eye-catching posters that could be easily transported and displayed in various locations. This practice not only showcased the artists' creativity but also addressed economic constraints by repurposing readily available materials. Each poster is unique, reflecting the individual artist's vision and often incorporating imaginative elements not present in the films themselves. This tradition highlights the resourcefulness and artistic expression within Ghanaian culture, offering a window into the local cinematic experience and community engagement during that era.
Film Information
Title: Five Element Ninjas (1982)
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Director: Chang Cheh
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Cast: Cheng Tien-Chi, Lo Mang, Michael Chan, Chen Pei-Hsi, Chan Shen, Kwan Fung
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Plot: The film follows a Chinese martial arts school that is decimated by a rival clan employing the deadly Five Element Ninjas, each specializing in unique combat styles based on the elements of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth. The sole survivor, Tian Hao, seeks out ninjutsu training to avenge his fallen comrades and confront the formidable ninja assassins.
"Five Element Ninjas," also known as "Super Ninjas," is a 1982 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh. The narrative centers on a martial arts school infiltrated and destroyed by ninjas, with the protagonist, Tian Hao, surviving the massacre and seeking to master ninjutsu to avenge his peers. The film is renowned for its elaborate fight choreography and inventive depiction of ninja combat techniques, each associated with a specific element, providing a visually engaging and action-packed experience for martial arts cinema enthusiasts.
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