Ghanaian movie, Children of the Mountain has been nominated to compete in the Viewpoints category at the 15th Tribeca Film Festival scheduled for April 13-24 in the USA.
The film written and directed by Priscilla Anany forms part of 25 movies made up of 11documentaries and 14 narratives from 15 countries in the Viewpoints category which recognises fresh voices in international and American independent filmmaking.
Other categories in the film festival are US Narrative, International Narrative, and Documentary Competition feature film selections. Tribeca Festival presented byAT&Twill take place at locations throughout downtown Manhattan.
A child of the Mountain is about a young woman who gives birth to a deformed and sickly child and becomes the victim of cruelty and superstition in her Ghanaian community.
Discarded by her lover, she is convinced she suffers from a ‘dirty womb,’ and embarks on a journey to heal her son and create a future for both of them.
The film in Twi and Ewe with subtitles features Rukiyat Masud, Grace Omaboe, Akofa Edjeani, Adjetey Annang, Agbeko Mortty (Bex), Dzifa Glikpo, Mynna Otoo among others.
According to Genna Terranova, Festival Director, the 2016 film programme includes feature films from 32 countries, including 77 World Premieres, eight International Premieres, six North American Premieres, four US Premieres, and five New York Premieres.
“A total of 130 directors will present feature works at the Festival, with 42 of these filmmakers making their feature directorial debuts. Eighteen of the directors are returning to the Festival with their new films. The film slate was chosen from a total of 6626 submissions.
“In our 15th year, we wanted to deepen our support of American narrative filmmakers and have opened our competition to separately showcase the US and International films.
“We are very impressed by the films this year and inspired to see new voices transcending traditions and taking risks by telling their stories their own way. We are excited to share with audiences how the world of independent documentary and narrative filmmaking is thriving.”
