The Guilty - Authentic Hand-Painted Movie Poster from Ghana
Discover the unique cultural heritage of Ghana with this beautiful, authentic hand-painted movie poster for the film The Guilty. Created by talented artists for PALMAL Video Club, this poster showcases the rich tradition of African hand-painted movie posters, blending elements of ritual, JuJu, and black magic to capture the essence of the film.
Details for This Film and Poster:
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Film: The Guilty
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Genre: African - Ritual - JuJu - Black Magic
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Poster: Hand-painted in Ghana for PALMAL Video Club
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Size: 50" x 40 1/2" (127 cm x 103 cm)
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Condition: In good condition with some minor imperfections including areas where the paint has worn off, small holes, and signs of wear due to usage. Please see photos for details.
The poster, created by talented Ghanaian artists, uses bold colors and dramatic imagery to convey the film's suspenseful and emotional themes. Painted on recycled flour sacks, it represents the unique and environmentally conscious art form of Ghanaian movie posters.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a unique and culturally significant art form. These posters are painted on recycled flour sacks by local artists, originally used to promote movies in mobile cinemas across Ghana. This practice began in the 1980s with the advent of video cassette technology, allowing for the creation of a vibrant mobile cinema culture.
Artists would travel with these mobile cinemas, displaying their posters to attract audiences. Each poster is a unique piece of art, often featuring imaginative and exaggerated depictions of the films' scenes. Despite the decline of mobile cinemas in the mid-1990s, these posters remain highly collectible and are celebrated worldwide for their artistic value. They have been exhibited in museums and continue to be a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness of Ghanaian artists.
