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Still from The Burial of Kojo — The Burial of Kojo (2018) — Blitz BazawulePhotographed by Michael Cambio Fernandez

Poster for The Burial of Kojo

Blitz Bazawule

The Burial of Kojo

Ghana, United States / Akan / 2018 / 1h 20m

Drama Fantasy Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.49/5·2.8K ratings·870 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A man is trapped in a mine shaft by his vengeful brother while his daughter embarks on a magical journey to rescue him.

Included in
BlackStar Film Festival Presents
Position 5
Included in
December 2023
Position 18

Credits

Crew

DirectorBlitz Bazawule

WriterBlitz Bazawule

CinematographerMichael Cambio Fernandez

Composer

EditorBlitz Bazawule, Kwaku Obeng Boateng

ProducerAma K. Abebrese, Blitz Bazawule, Terence Nance

Cast

Cynthia Dankwaas Esi

Joseph Otsimanas Kojo

Kobina Amissah-Samas Kwabena

Mamley Djangmahas Ama

Ama K. Abebreseas Older Esi (Narrator)

Henry Adofoas Apalu

Anima Misaas Nana

Brian Angelsas Sergeant Asare

Joe Addoas Detective Koomson

Emanuel Nertteyas Young Kojo

Edward Dankwaas Young Kwabena

Zalfa Odonkoras Adwoa

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