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Portray Ghanaian culture in movies -
Boafo
Accra, Aug. 12, Ghanadot/GNA -
Actors, actresses and film producers have been
called upon to be natural in acting and also portray the
nation’s culture in their movies in order to sell country’s
culture to the outside world.
“The film industry in the country has a large market and it
is one of the best means by which we as Ghanaians can sell
ourselves to the outside world,” said Mr Sampson Kweku Boafo,
Minister of Culture and Chieftaincy Affairs, said.
Speaking during a courtesy call on him by the Akan Film
Producers Association, an association made up of actors,
actress and producers of movies in the Akan language, he
urged the producers to always try and translate their movies
into English language in order to satisfy those who cannot
speak the language.
The Minister urged them to eschew squabbles, jealousy and
accept criticisms in good fate so that the movie industry
could thrive.
He said the Cultural Awareness Month would be celebrated
October aimed to getting people to put on traditional
dresses and eat local foods , adding that plans were also
underway to conduct an exchange programme between actors in
Ghana and Malaysia.
Enumerating on the aims and objectives of the Association,
Mr James Aboagye, Secretary of Akan Film Producers
Association, said it was formed to promote films made in the
Akan language and also enhance Ghanaian culture and
tradition.
He said the Association was also formed to foster unity
among stakeholders in the movie industry, encourage members
to use standard production techniques and also sponsor
members abroad for to attend seminars.
Mr Aboagye appealed to the minister to help put a stop to
the piracy of Ghanaian movies in other countries, set up a
fund for the Association so that it can take care of its
activities and also land on which to build an office.
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