Asante Market Women
Synopsis
As retailers, wholesalers, and negotiators, Asante women of Ghana dominate the huge Kumasi Central Market amid the laughter, argument, colour and music. The crew of this `Disappearing World' film have jumped into the fray, explored, and tried to explain the complexities of the market and its traders. As the film was to be about women traders, an all female film crew was selected and the rapport between the two groups of women is remarkable. The relationship was no doubt all the stronger because the anthropologist acting as advisor to the crew, Charlotte Boaitey, is herself an Asante. The people open up for the interviewers telling them about their lives as traders, about differences between men and women, in their perception of their society and also about marriage.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Unknown date of release. Only Year is known (1982)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claudia Milne
- Original Title
- Asante Market Women
- Country of Origin
- Ghana, United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 01/01/1982
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claudia Milne
Department Leadership Roster
Claudia Milne
Director
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What is Asante Market Women about?
As retailers, wholesalers, and negotiators, Asante women of Ghana dominate the huge Kumasi Central Market amid the laughter, argument, colour and music. The crew of this `Disappearing World' film have jumped into the fray, explored, and tried to explain the complexities of the market and its traders. As the film was to be about women traders, an all female film crew was selected and the rapport between the two groups of women is remarkable. The relationship was no doubt all the stronger because the anthropologist acting as advisor to the crew, Charlotte Boaitey, is herself an Asante. The people open up for the interviewers telling them about their lives as traders, about differences between men and women, in their perception of their society and also about marriage.
Who directed Asante Market Women?
Asante Market Women was directed by Claudia Milne.
Who stars in Asante Market Women?
The principal cast of Asante Market Women includes Not specified.
When was Asante Market Women released and how long is it?
Asante Market Women was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 53m.