Accra Africacult

Title

Accra Africacult

Language(s)

English

Description

"Accra Africacult" documents the Intergovernmental Conference of African Ministers of Culture held in Accra, Ghana, organised by UNESCO with the support of the Ghanaian government and the Organisation of African Unity. The event highlights themes such as cultural identity, the safeguarding of traditional heritage, and the role of culture in development, illustrated by speeches from the Director-General of UNESCO and the President of Ghana. The programme features examples of Ghanaian culture, with a focus on Ashanti traditions including kente weaving, adinkra cloth printing, wood carving, royal regalia, and ceremonial gatherings. The film concludes with a large Ashanti gathering honouring the Asantehene and celebrating the vitality of cultural identity as a foundation for unity.

Personalities

M’Bow, Amadou-Mahtar

Acheampong, Ignatius

KutuOpoku Ware II

Country

Ghana

Place

Accra

Duration (minutes)

00:18:42

Theme(s)

Culture

Subtheme(s)

Cultural identity

Handicrafts

Textile arts

Rights

UNESCO

Rights Information

Commercial and TV rights UNESCO. Film created by Ghana Film Industrie in cooperation with UNESCO

Original Format

16mm

Colour or B/W

Colour

Subtitles

No

Genre

Documentary

Material Type

Edited Production

Year

1976