Azali
“Thrust into Accra by circumstances, a 14-year-old girl from northern Ghana must endure life in the slums of Accra and find a way to get back home”
Synopsis
14-year-old Amina from northern Ghana gets sent away to Burkina Faso by her mother to prevent her marriage to an elderly man. However, fate intervenes in the form of kidnappers who bring her to Accra. What trials and tribulations await Amina in the slums of Accra? Will she ever find a way to escape?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kwabena Gyansah
- Screenplay & Story
- Kwabena Gyansah, Gwandelen Quartey
- Original Title
- Azali
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Spoken Languages
- Akan, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ananse Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kwabena Gyansah
Kwabena Gyansah, Gwandelen Quartey
Sarah Dwommoh, Kwabena Gyansah, Mansford Asante
Department Leadership Roster
Kwabena Gyansah
Director
Sarah Dwommoh
Producer
Gwandelen Quartey
Writer
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What is Azali about?
14-year-old Amina from northern Ghana gets sent away to Burkina Faso by her mother to prevent her marriage to an elderly man. However, fate intervenes in the form of kidnappers who bring her to Accra. What trials and tribulations await Amina in the slums of Accra? Will she ever find a way to escape?
Who directed Azali?
Azali was directed by Kwabena Gyansah.
Who stars in Azali?
The principal cast of Azali includes Asana Alhassan, Akofa Edjeani Asiedu, Peter Ritchie, Adjetey Anang, Ama K. Abebrese.
When was Azali released and how long is it?
Azali was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.