• Once Upon a Time in China 3 movie poster hand painted in Ghana
  • Ghana Movie Cinema Poster African Art Hand Painting ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 3 - Tribalgh
  • Ghana Movie Cinema Poster African Art Hand Painting ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 3 - Tribalgh
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Once Upon a Time in China 3 - Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster

Once Upon a Time in China 3 - Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster

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Once Upon a Time in China 3 Movie Poster

Discover the charm of authentic African art with our hand-painted Once Upon a Time in China 3 movie poster, crafted in the vibrant artistic traditions of Ghana, West Africa. Each piece, painted on recycled canvas from flour sacks, showcases unique artistic interpretations and dramatic flair.

Details of This Collectible Film Poster

  • Film: Once Upon a Time in China 3
  • Genre: Martial Arts
  • Origin: Hand-painted by skilled artists in Ghana for NAME Video Club.
  • Size: Art size 60" X 41 3/4" (152 cm x 106 cm).
  • Condition: Preserved in very good condition with natural wear. Minor paint loss and aging damages are evident, adding to its historic allure. See attached photos for more details.

This piece is not only a collectible art, it's a fragment of cinematic history from Ghana's mobile cinema era, making it a prized addition for any collector or enthusiast of unique movie memorabilia.

This exquisite hand-painted movie poster from Ghana captures the essence of the 1993 martial arts film "Once Upon a Time in China III." The poster vividly portrays iconic scenes and characters using vibrant colors and dynamic strokes, typical of Ghanaian hand-painted art on recycled flour sacks.

Cultural and Artistic Significance

Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are not just promotional materials but are considered unique pieces of art. Originating in the 1980s with the mobile cinema movement in Ghana, these posters were made by local artists who depicted cinematic stories in a visually compelling manner to attract audiences. Today, these posters are celebrated for their creativity and cultural value, often collected as historical artifacts that offer insights into the local interpretations of global cinema.

Film Information

Once Upon a Time in China III is directed by Tsui Hark and features Jet Li as Wong Fei-hung, who participates in a lion dance competition in Beijing to thwart an assassination plot. The cast includes Rosamund Kwan, Max Mok, and Lau Shun. The film blends thrilling martial arts action with a deep cultural reverence, set against the backdrop of 1895 China.

The film is notable for its intricate depiction of traditional Chinese lion dances and the intense competition surrounding them, reflecting deeper social and political tensions of the time. The plot revolves around Wong Fei-hung's efforts to protect a dignitary at an international martial arts competition while navigating through personal and communal challenges​.

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

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