Testament
Synopsis
Focuses on the Kwame Nkrumah era in Ghanaian history and paints a portrait of a female African government minister forced into exile after a coup d'état in 1966. Two decades later, she returns to confront the country she left behind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Akomfrah
- Screenplay & Story
- John Akomfrah
- Original Title
- Testament
- Country of Origin
- Ghana, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Black Audio Film Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Akomfrah
John Akomfrah
Brand Thumim
Department Leadership Roster
John Akomfrah
Director
Brand Thumim
Editor
John Akomfrah
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Testament
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What is Testament about?
Focuses on the Kwame Nkrumah era in Ghanaian history and paints a portrait of a female African government minister forced into exile after a coup d'état in 1966. Two decades later, she returns to confront the country she left behind.
Who directed Testament?
Testament was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in Testament?
The principal cast of Testament includes Tania Rogers, Evans Oma Hunter, Frank Parkes, Sally Sagoe, Alex Tetteh-Lartey.
When was Testament released and how long is it?
Testament was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.