Sep 01, 2017 sinking sands also took home the amaa for best makeup and four ghana movie awards, including best picture. The ghana premiere on friday attracted a number of movie stars. According to the jury, the inclusion of the actress name in the respective category was a mistake, citing a. With cheque and credit card, prepaid voucher, addtobill and paypal options, theres a way for everyone to pay. Yvonne nelson cries over the sinking ghana movie industry. Aug 30, 2017 cnn included sinking sands as one of ten mustsee african movies of the 21st century, with amaa founder peace anyiamosigwe writing, you cannot watch sinking sands and not be affected. Pdf roles, representations and perceptions of women in. We were delighted to have had bbc weekend network africa attend the grand premiere of sinking sands, said africa academy movie nominated filmmaker and director leila djansi. Unable to live with his new features, sinking sands 2011. The film managed to bag 4 awards, one being award for best film. Leila djansi, ghana, 2011 this film deals with domestic violence, but based on the personal journey of a man disfigured in an accident, which makes him turn against his wife. Abebrese in a loving marriage which turns into one of violence and abuse when.
Sinking sands is set to be one of the biggest ghanaian movies of the decade, and definitely a far cry from the pornographic material that has been dominating our screens recently. Dr congos viva riva and ghanas sinking sands win big at. Released 2011, sinking sands stars jimmy jeanlouis, yemi blaq, louis marcus, grace nortey the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 56 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. The movie is written, produced and directed by leila djansi. It was made known earlier this year that talented filmmaker leila djansi of turning point pictures had teamed up again with hollywood actor jimmy jeanlouis on psychological drama sinking sands. African academy awardnominee leila djansis much anticipated movie sinking sands, starring jimmy jeanlouis, introducing ama k. Its director, leila jewel djansi flew to ghana earlier this year to continue working on her next movie project, sinking sands. View trailer here pabi and jimah are happily married and living a peaceful life when disaster strikes in the form of a domestic accident which. Dr congos viva riva and ghana s sinking sands win big at africa movie academy awards amaa. Sinking sands full movie download watch movie streaming. Although, if youre one for fast downloads, this sites download speed can test your patience sometimes. A northern affair another great leila djansi movie.
Demand africa has a list of ghanaian movies online that are paving the way for the. Djansi 3rd directorial effort ties that bind received a black reel awards nomination in 2012. Get the best of ghana english movies, ghallywood movies, kumawood movies, ashantiasante movies and twi movies. Multiple awardwinning filmmaker, leila djansi who brought us incomparable movies like the sinking sands and ties that bind has pulled the magic cinematography strings againand the finish product this time is called a northern affair. Sinking sands also took home the amaa for best makeup and four ghana movie awards, including best picture.
Leila djansis sinking sands movie nollywood forever. Users dont have to register to use ghana movies and their files download are secure. Aug 02, 2012 sinking sands is a movie directed by leila djansi that features yemi blaq, jimmy jean louise, ama k ambrese. Jury of the upcoming ghana movie awards has apologized for removing sinking sands lead actress ama k abebrese from the discovery of the year category of the ghana movie awards, which is scheduled for december 25. Top 10 most prominent ghallywood lead actors and actresses. Adobea, buki and theresa are three women from different walks of life bound together by a similar pain. Prince david oseis hollywood blockbuster the dead leaks. Tons of premium series and movies for you and the kids. I sing of a well, sinking sands and ties that bind, three classic ghanaian films, are now available to stream on showmax in africa ghanaian writerdirector leila djansi won best screenplay three years in a row at the africa movie academy awards amaa for i sing of a well in 2010, sinking sands in 2011, and ties that bind in 2012. The nomination ceremony was held at the ole sereni hotel in nairobi, kenya on 25 february 2011. The psychodrama tells the tale of a couple, jimah jimmy jeanlouis and pabi ama k. Irokotv is the worlds largest, legal online distributor of nollywood films, with a library of over 5000 movies. In 1971, the ghana film industry was established as a corporate body.
Then we have doris sackitey, eddie nartey and akosua agyapong. I loved the fact that details in this movie were thoroughly considered. Turning point returns with sinking sands, another ghanaian. African academy awardnominee leila djansis much anticipated movie sinking sands, starring jimmy jean. Synopsis the film tells a full story of a couple, jimah and pabi, whose marriage turns into violence and abuse when jimah becomes disfigured in a domestic. Check out 8 award winning ghanaian movies between 2009 to. On christ the solid rock i stand,all other ground is sinking sand. Pabi and jimah are happily married and living a peaceful life when disaster strikes in the form of a domestic accident which leaves jimah with a scar. Last year, i sing of a well, took the african movie scene by storm and this year, it received a massive 11 nominations at the africa movie academy awards. At the first ghana movie awards in 2011, djansis sinking sands received awards for best art direction, best costume, best west african film and best picture.
Sinking sands jimah and pabi are in a seemingly loving marriage which turns into one of violence and abuse when jimah becomes disfigured in a domestic accident. Sinking sands makes african movies of the 21st century. Top 10 undoubtedly most beautiful ghanaian actresses buzz ghana. Download latest ghana movies 2019 watch mp3 mp4 videos. Tv host, ebuka uchendus wife, cynthia gushes about him as he skillfully makes her hair video the drink cures covid19 in 10 days madagascar president, andry rajoelina slams who house of rep. The ghanaian film industry is one of the fastest growing movie. Chris attoh is in sinking sands too although he plays a minor role. Ties that bind in ties that bind, ababrese costars alongside time 100 alumni and nollywood star omotola jaladeekeinde last flight to abuja and fourtime image award winner kimberley elise diary of a mad black women. Sinking sands, i sing of a well and ties that band now on. Sep 11, 2018 the chocolate skinned actress is among the top best actresses in ghana and is known for her notable performances. It captures the slow and steady progression of how abusers seem to transform over night from charming sweet partners to violent monsters. The psychological drama about a loving marriage that turns into abuse due to a domestic accident, won 5 awards including best picture at the inaugural ghana movie awards. Sinking sands, new film from leila djansi naija rules. Enjoy movies with action, suspense, intrigues, drama, comedy, romance, adventure etc.
When oil is spilled on jimohs face, it happened on the left, and it was the left that was bandage including part of his arm affected as he tried to block the oil. If you pay close attention to the film, chima was abusive before the accident. Ghanaian movie sinking sands stars jimmy jean louis and ama abrese as newlyweds whose relationship changes when an accident leaves. Sinking sands is a 2011 film that came from the african country of ghana. Product description nominated for the prestigious 2017 john cassevetes award at the independent spirit awards set in present day ghana, nakom follows iddrisu, a talented medical student who is summoned home by his sister after their fathers sudden death. The movie is starring jimmy jeanlouis, ama abebrese, and yemi blaq. Reviewing ties that bind, indiewire hailed djansi as an. Among them were adjetey anang, luckie lawson, james gardner, nikki samonas, kobi rana, prince david osei and david dontoh. If you decide showmax isnt your thing, feel free to cancel anytime. Sep 01, 2011 jimah and pabi are a match made in heaven until a domestic accident turns their loving marriage into one of violence and abuse. Amas film credits include the critically acclaimed sinking sands, ties that bind, the cursed ones and the netflix original movie, beasts of no nation. The film tells the story of a couple, jimah jeanlouis and pabi abebrese in a loving marriage which turns into one of violence and abuse when jimah becomes disfigured in a domestic. Ghanaian writerdirector leila djansi won best screenplay three years in a row at the africa movie academy awards amaa for i sing of a well in 2010, sinking sands in 2011, and ties that bind in 2012.
Jimah and pabi are a match made in heaven until a domestic accident turns their loving marriage into one of violence and abuse. The movie is about a strong and happy marriage between a man and a woman that becomes fractured after the man turns himself into a horrendous and violent monster. Ghana sinking sands is a 2010 ghanaian drama film written, produced and directed by leila djansi, and starring jimmy jeanlouis, ama abebrese and yemi blaq. Realistically, ghana movie industry especially ghallywood seems to be going down drastically as compared to some years back. Reviewing ties that bind, indiewire hailed djansi as an ambitious filmmaker who crafts complex female characters so. Leilas hand work has always been a true representation of a perfect movie director, telling the african story divorced from dilution. I sing of a well, sinking sands and ties that bind now. Sinking sands is a movie directed by leila djansi that features yemi blaq, jimmy jean louise, ama k ambrese. The 7th africa movie academy awards ceremony was held on 27 march 2011 at the gloryland cultural center in yenagoa, bayelsa state, nigeria, to honor the best african films of 2010. Aug 09, 2015 leila is no stranger to most ghanaians and her movie, sinking sands has seen many ghanaian actors rise to fame. Through her show sinking sands, she received a whopping 12 nominations in the ghana movie awards in 2010 one of them being the most sought after actress of the year in a leading role. Sinking sands tipped to be another ghanaian blockbuster. Shes controversial but her controversial nature is what makes her the strong woman she is, fighting for the rights of others and what she stands for. Sinking sands 2011 stream and watch online moviefone.
Ghana property, commercial and industrial real estate news. After a loving wife murders a blackmailer to protect her husbands flourishing law career, she must watch as he prosecutes another for her crime. Aug 31, 2017 i sing of a well, sinking sands and ties that bind, three classic ghanaian films, are now available to stream on showmax in africa ghanaian writerdirector leila djansi won best screenplay three years in a row at the africa movie academy awards amaa for i sing of a well in 2010, sinking sands in 2011, and ties that bind in 2012. Another movie to show the world that ghollywood is a film industry to be taken seriously, prepare to view this blockbuster for yourselves when it is released in 2011. She has received ghana movie awards best actress award in 2010 and was nominated for african movie academy awards best actress twice in a row in 2011 and 2012 for her movies pool party and single six. Ghana movies site gives you the option to either watch or download your ghanian movie of choice. Spokesman, benjamin kalu raises alarm over the safety of the national assembly ipob members arrested for gun snatching in delta state fresh. Sinking sand 2016 free movie the confirmation 2016. Jeanlouis was the narrator of djansis award winning film, i sing of a well. Reviewing ties that bind, indiewire hailed djansi as an ambitious filmmaker who crafts complex female characters so well and doesnt shy away from femaledriven, heavy and. The movie was nominated in 9 different categories at 2011 africa movie academy. For the films released in 2010, african movie academy awards were presented in 26 categories.
Endorsed by the united nations unifem for its say no to violence women campaign in ghana, west africa. There are sites where you can download and watch african films such as. In addition, it was selected among fi lms for the 2010 cannes. Triplebill of ghanaian classics now on showmax feature. Sinking sands, a ghanaian drama film has received nine nominations and won 3 awards at the 2011 africa movie academy awards, including the awards for best screenplay and best makeup. Sinking sands 2010 sinking sands is a ghanaian drama film that has received nine nominations and won 3 awards at the 2011 africa movie academy awards, including the awards for best screenplay and best makeup. Sinking sands is a 2010 ghanaian drama film written, produced and directed by leila djansi, and starring jimmy jeanlouis, ama abebrese and yemi blaq. Top 10 most beautiful hot ghana actress and their net worth. This nollywood goes hollywood movie definitely looks like it is going to be one to watch out for and starring nollywoods very own yemi blaq. In a destined meeting in a small village in kroboland, the women journey together to redemption, love, life and forgiveness as they renovate a dilapidated clinic for the. Sinking sands, a ghanaian drama film has received nine nominations and won 3 awards at the 2011 africa movie academy awards. The highly anticipated movie sinking sands was finally premiered at the national theatre on saturday, november, 2010 and trust me when i say it was worth every penny and time spent by patrons who thronged the venue to have a firsttime public screening of. Abebrese who plays a leading role in the movie is a british of ghanaian origin obviously and this was her first movie, even though you would not know that from her nearly excellent portrayal of pabi adulai. These are movies with lots of lessons to learn from and exciting story line.
Watch complete, full length, intriguing and fascinating strictly ghanaian movies and nigerian movies. Ghana movies, popularly know as ghallywood, is one of the fastest growing industries in africa but still behind nigeriabased nollywood. Sinking sands also received 9 nominations in the 2011 africa movie academy awards and picked up three awards including best screenplay, best makeup and best actress. Leila djansis sinking sands movie nollywood forever movie. Unable to live with his new features, his anger and hurt turn him into a monster.
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