KUNG FU KID 2 Ghana Movie Poster hand painted on recycled flour sacks.
Discover the cultural and artistic charm of the KUNG FU KID 2 movie poster, an authentic hand-painted masterpiece from Ghana, West Africa.
Details:
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Film: KUNG FU KID 2
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Genre: Martial Arts
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Poster: Hand-painted by renowned Ghanaian artist Splash for Makosa Video
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Dimensions: 64" x 40.5" (162 cm x 103 cm)
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Material: Recycled canvas made from used flour sacks
Condition: This poster is in good condition, with minor damages, repairs, small holes, and some paint wear due to its historic usage. Please refer to the provided images for a detailed view.
This hand-painted movie poster for "Young Dragons: Kung Fu Kids II" exemplifies the vibrant artistry of Ghanaian cinema promotion. Rendered on recycled flour sacks, the poster features dynamic depictions of the film's youthful martial artists, capturing the energetic spirit and action-packed sequences characteristic of the movie.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a distinctive form of African art, emerging in the 1980s alongside the advent of video technology in Ghana. Local artists, utilizing recycled flour sacks as canvases, created these posters to advertise mobile cinema screenings. Each piece is unique, reflecting the artist's interpretation and creativity, often incorporating imaginative elements not present in the films themselves. This practice not only served as a marketing tool but also contributed to the preservation and celebration of local artistic expression.
Film Information
"Young Dragons: Kung Fu Kids II" (1986)
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Genre: Action, Comedy
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Director: Chi-Hwa Chen
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Cast: Chung-Kuei Chang, Chung-Jung Chen, Hui-Lou Chen, Min-Hua Chen
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Plot: Following their previous adventures, the Young Dragons—Ah Kuo, Hsiao, and Chubby—are now living comfortably in modern-day Taiwan with their reunited grandparents. When their grandmother suggests they attend school to adapt to city life, their grandfather opposes, preferring they continue their kung fu training. Enrolled in a prestigious school, the boys struggle to fit in but soon become national heroes after thwarting a criminal plot. Their grandfather, feeling overshadowed, inadvertently becomes entangled with a crime syndicate, leading the Young Dragons on a mission to rescue him and dismantle the criminal organization.
The film blends martial arts action with comedic elements, showcasing the talents of its young cast under the direction of Chi-Hwa Chen. The narrative explores themes of family unity, tradition versus modernity, and the resilience of youth. The performances of Chung-Kuei Chang, Chung-Jung Chen, and Hui-Lou Chen contribute to the film's charm, making it a memorable entry in the genre.
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