Here's a bit of vibrant colour to brighten the oncoming winter days (at least up here on the northern end!) Ghana, like most of West Africa, shines with its fabrics and sense of style. The images are interspersed with some words of wisdom... "
Allumuah [Pronounced: ‘A-Loom-Wah’] is a short film by Curtis Essel that explores the path of intersectional/generational relationships which vividly depicts the beauty in culture and the characters within it. A tribute by the director to his late grandmother."
ALLUMUAH by Curtis Essel from NOWNESS on Vimeo.
very interesting to see the things through the cam... like the woman in animal print... she has smething proud and strong...
ReplyDeleteSuch beauty - images, words and soundtrack.
ReplyDeletePerhaps I have ice in my veins, but I have no reaction at all to this film. I have visited Ghana several times and the people are terrific. Sadly, however, I am left with memories of the truly staggering garbage in the country. The beaches at Accra and Takoradi have become cesspools of waste.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
DeleteSimilar to the large city places in Nigeria and elsewhere on Africa's coast... And indeed other continents around the Earth's girth. As the UK has a raw sewage in rivers and coastline situation itself, as well as a serious litter issue we could be tarred with that brush. I understand and sympathise with your disgust. However, it doesn't stop me from appreciating the artistry and skills of each culture. Yxx
Interesting video, I like seeing the country's culture and people. Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy weekend.
ReplyDeletemy favorite is the girls in white and that stunning jewelery they are wearing.. the images are spectacular
ReplyDeleteBeautiful surreal visuals with haunting music and wise words.
ReplyDeleteI love all kinds of drums. This beat is a toe tapper and the bead curtain was very pretty. I wonder if breeze blew by if they would sound like a wind chimes?
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Symbolic, but the exhortations make much sense.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting to watch.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific piece of art! I LOVE films like this! Thanks for finding and sharing! Keep being awesome! Barb
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Will have to watch again tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHi Yam - there's so much interesting and creativity coming out of Africa - they are starting to remind us of their history ... cheers Hilary
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