The Cursed Ones is a 2015 British film that was directed by Nana Obiri Yeboah and produced by Nicholas K. Lory. The original screenplay was written by Maximilian Claussen. The film tells the story of a disillusioned reporter and an idealistic young pastor, who fight to free a girl accused of witchcraft from the clutches of a corrupt system and superstition in the heart of West Africa.
The Cursed Ones
Directed by : Nana Obiri Yeboah
Produced by : Nicholas K. Lory
Written by : Maximilian Claussen
Starring
Oris Erhuero
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Ama K. Abebrese
Fred Amugi
David Dontoh
Rama Brew
Joseph Otsiman
Ophelia Dzidzornu
Music by : Benjamin Wright
Cinematography : Nicholas K. Lory
Edited by : Josh Levinsky
Production company : Zissou Pictures Ltd.
Release date : 6 November 2015 (Film Africa)
Running time : 95 minutes
Country : UK / Ghana
Language : English
The film received 3 African Movie Academy Awards in 2016 for Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Production Design.[1] It was nominated for 13 AMAA awards in total, making it the most nominated film of 2016.[2]
Cast
Oris Erhuero as Godwin Ezeudu
Jimmy Jean-Louis as Paladin
Ama K. Abebrese as Chinue
Joseph Otsiman as Pastor John Moses
Ophelia Dzidzornu as Asabi
Fred Amugi as Pastor Uchebo
David Dontoh as Bartender
Rama Brew as Village Elder
Akofa Edjeani Asiedu
