The Fisherman's Diary
Synopsis
A 12-year old girl - Ekah is inspired by the story of the youngest Noble Peace Prize Winner - Malala Yousafzai's. She is determined to go to school in a village of fisherman where the education of a girl child is considered to be a taboo. Her burning drive and determination to break this old adage gets her embroiled with her father's - Solomon past experience with girl child education.
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The Fisherman's Diary Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Date approx. Premiered at I Will Tell International Film Festival in September 2020.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enah Johnscott
- Screenplay & Story
- Enah Johnscott
- Original Title
- The Fisherman's Diary
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enah Johnscott
Enah Johnscott
Kang Quintus
Department Leadership Roster
Enah Johnscott
Director
Enah Johnscott
Screenplay
Kang Quintus
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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What is The Fisherman's Diary about?
A 12-year old girl - Ekah is inspired by the story of the youngest Noble Peace Prize Winner - Malala Yousafzai's. She is determined to go to school in a village of fisherman where the education of a girl child is considered to be a taboo. Her burning drive and determination to break this old adage gets her embroiled with her father's - Solomon past experience with girl child education.
Who directed The Fisherman's Diary?
The Fisherman's Diary was directed by Enah Johnscott.
Who stars in The Fisherman's Diary?
The principal cast of The Fisherman's Diary includes Faith Fidel, Kang Quintus, Ramsey Nouah, Cosson Chinopoh, Onyama Laura.
When was The Fisherman's Diary released and how long is it?
The Fisherman's Diary was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fisherman's Diary?
The Fisherman's Diary holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).).