Potato Potahto
| Genre | comedy film  |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 2017 |
| Country of origin | Nigeria, Ghana |
| Original language of film anaa TV show | English |
| Production date | 2017 |
| Director | Shirley Frimpong-Manso |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Distribution format | video on demand |
| Kijkwijzer rating | 9 |
Potato Potahto be a 2017 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic comedy film wey Shirley Frimpong-Manso direct den wrep am by wich dey tell a story of divorce insyd West African society den how tricky ebe.[1][2]
Plot
[edit | edit source]Potato Potahto be a Ghanaian-Nigerian comedy film wich dey follow de life of two partners wey be forced make dem live dema lives togeda insyd de same house after a divorce.[3][4]
Production
[edit | edit source]De film be a co-production by Nigerian companies Ascend Studios, 19 April Entertainment Virgo Sun Ltd den Lufodo Productions wey na ebe directed by Ghanaian film maker, Shirley Frimpong-Manso. E dey chronicle de chaotic events wich dey take place wen a divorced couple stay togeda insyd de matrimonial home, each dey take on young attractive help of de opposite sex.[5] Na dem shoot de movie within a span of two weeks, plus collaborative efforts from Swedish, French, British, Nigerian den Ghanaian film producers.[6]
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Joselyn Dumas as Lulu Wilson
- Chris Attoh as Gabby
- Adjetey Anang as Ato Brown
- Nikki Samonas as Marian
- Victoria Michaels as Clarissa
- Blossom Chukwujekwu as Fred
- Kemi Lala Akindoju as Frances
- Joke Silva as Mrs. Wilson
- OC Ukeje as Tony Gyampo
- Bill Davies as Mr. Quartey
- Dinah Semevor as Mrs. Wilson's friend
Reception
[edit | edit source]Na dem well receive Potato Potahto by de public, dey owe to Shirley Frimpong-Manso ein earlier successes. Na dem rate de movie 7.9 by users for Nollywood Reinvented.[7] Na Potato Potahto see showings for de Cannes Film Festival, Durban International Film Festival den de British Urban Film Festival. Na dem sanso feature de film as a part of de selections give de Film Africa Festival from October 27 to November 5. Insyd December 2019, na dem officially add Potato Potahto to Netflix ein catalog of movies.[8][9]
Accolades
[edit | edit source]| Award | Category | Recipients den nominees | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival | Best Feature Film (Nollywood) | Potato Potahto | E win | [10] |
| Best Costume | Potato Potahto | E win | ||
| Special Jury Awards for Best Actor | OC Ukeje | E win | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) | Chris Attoh | Dem nominate | ||
| Best Actress | Joselyn Dumas | E win | ||
| Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy | OC Ukeje | Dem nominate | [11] |
| Best Cinematography | Kwame Amuah | Dem nominate | ||
| Best Movie West Africa | Potato Potahto | Dem nominate | ||
| Best Director | Shirley Frimpong-Manso | Dem nominate | ||
| Best Overall Movie | Potato Potahto | Dem nominate | ||
| Best Costume Designer Movie or TV Series | Christie Brown | Dem nominate | ||
| Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Joke Silva | E win |
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Genesis CINEMA (2017-11-05), POTATO POTAHTO - Latest Nigerian Nollywood Cinema Movie, retrieved 2018-11-16
- ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. ""Potato Potahto" is an anomaly; a comedy about divorce" (in American English). Retrieved 2018-11-16.
- ↑ Zindcy, Gracia. "Top 10 Best Ghanaian Movies You Must Watch Right Now!". Yen Ghana. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ↑ Chibumga, Izuzu. ""Potato Potahto" is an anomaly; a comedy about divorce". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ "West African romantic comedy film 'Potato Potahto' premieres in Lagos". Vanguard. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ↑ Gezzy, Sibisi. "Award-winning Potato Potahto shot on the Sony FS7". Screen Africa. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ "POTATO POTAHTO". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ "Shirley Frimpong-Manso's 'Potato Potahto' makes it to Netflix". Graphic Showbiz. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ Julitta, Ggagbo. "Shirley Frimpong Manso's "Potato Potahto" Is Showing On Netflix". Kuul Peeps. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ "Potato Potahto Premieres at the Chelsea Film Festival - Bags 4 Awards at the Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival". Wild Flower. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ "2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards: Shirley Frimpong-Manso's POTATO POTAHTO Keeps Ghana Afloat". Enews Ghana. Retrieved 2 October 2020.