A Cry for Help 2 Movie Poster - Hand-Painted African Art

A Cry for Help 2 Movie Poster - Authentic Hand-Painted Art from Ghana

Discover the unique charm of the A Cry for Help 2 movie poster, a beautiful hand-painted piece of African art from Ghana, West Africa. This poster is a true representation of the artistic and cultural heritage of Ghana, where movie posters are hand-painted by talented artists on recycled canvas, typically used flour sacks.

Film Details:

• Title: A Cry for Help 2
• Genre: African - Ritual - JuJu - Black Magic
• Poster Artist: Sunil Shetty for JK Video Club
• Size: 59" x 41 1/2" (150 cm x 105 cm)
• Poster Condition: This A Cry for Help 2 movie poster is in good condition, with a few repairs and some signs of wear due to usage. The paint has worn off in some areas, adding to its vintage appeal. Please refer to the photos for more details.

  This hand-painted movie poster for the African film "A Cry for Help 2" exemplifies the vibrant and dynamic style characteristic of Ghanaian cinematic art. The use of bold colors and intense imagery captures the dramatic essence of the movie, showcasing the artist's unique interpretation of the film's themes. Hand-painted on a recycled flour sack, this poster is not just an advertisement but a one-of-a-kind piece of African art.

  Cultural and Artistic Significance

  Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are an important cultural artifact, reflecting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of local artists. Originating in the 1980s alongside the rise of mobile cinemas in Ghana, these posters were created to attract audiences to screenings in various locations. Artists would often embellish and reinterpret scenes to make the posters more compelling, resulting in highly unique pieces that sometimes diverged from the actual content of the film. These posters were painted on recycled flour sacks, making each one environmentally friendly as well as artistically significant. Despite the decline of mobile cinemas in the 1990s due to the advent of more accessible television and video, the art form has continued to be celebrated internationally, with surviving posters becoming highly collectible.

  Explore more about the unique tradition of Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters at TribalGH's collection of Ghana movie posters.

  For an extensive archive of these incredible art pieces, visit TribalGH's Ghana movie posters Archives.