| Fix Us | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Pascal Amanfo |
| Screenplay by | Pascal Amanfo Yvonne Nelson |
| Produced by | Yvonne Nelson |
| Starring | Yvonne Nelson Yvonne Okoro Alexandra Amon Prince David Osei Michelle Attoh Jessica Williams Belinda Dzattah Hajia4Real Irene Logan Mofe Duncan Tobi Bakre |
| Cinematography | John Passah |
| Edited by | Okey Benson |
| Music by | Bernie Anti |
Production company | YN Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Ghana |
| Language | English |
Fix Us is a 2019 Ghanaian movie produced by Yvonne Nelson and directed by Pascal Amanfo.[1] The film won several awards at the Ghana Movie Awards.
Plot
Three young woman who had ambitions of becoming superstars meet at an audition ground where they had similar dreams, they became friends and later on in life had their dreams come through but they felt that something was missing in their lives after achieving fame and wealth.[2][3]
Cast
- Yvonne Nelson
- Yvonne Okoro
- Alexandra Amon
- Prince David Osei
- Michelle Attoh
- Jessica Williams
- Belinda Dzattah
- Mona Montrage (Hajia4Reall),
- Irene Logan
- Mofe Duncan
- Tobi Bakre
Production
Several African actors were announced as starring in the film, which included Yvonne Okoro, Prince David Osei, and Michelle Attoh. The film marked the acting debut for social media influencer Hajia4Reall and musician Irene Logan.[4][5]
Release
Fix Us premiered in Ghana on 6 December 2019 at the Silverbird Theaters in Accra, after which it screened in Ghana as well as in other areas of Africa.[6][5] In 2020 the movie premiered on Netflix.[7]
Reception
Pulse Nigeria listed Fix Us as one of the best new Ghanaian films of the year, with both the outlet and Glitz Africa magazine noting that it had received a positive reception upon release.[8][9] Kemi Filani News was critical of the movie, stating that it contained "bad acting, shabby story-telling, poor continuity, over dwelling on one scene and lots more annoying issues."[10]
Awards
- Ghana Movie Award for Performance as an Actress in a Supporting Role (won, Michelle Atton)[11]
- Ghana Movie Award for Sound Editing and Mixing (won, Bernie Anti)[11]
- Ghana Movie Award for Cinematography (won, John Passah)[11]
- Ghana Movie Award for Music Original Score (won, Berni Anti)[11]
- Ghana Movie Award for Writing Adapted or Original Screenplay (won, Pascal Amanfo)[11]
References
- ↑ "Netflix". Netflix.
- ↑ "Yvonne Nelson's movie Fix Us to stream on Netflix". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ↑ "Netflix streams Ghanian film 'Fix Us'". BroadcastPro ME. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ↑ "Hajia4real lands first movie role in Yvonne Nelson's new movie". Yen.
- 1 2 "Yvonne Nelson hits big with 'Fix Us' Friday opening". GhanaWeb. 2019-12-07. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ↑ "Yvonne Nelson announces new movie "Fix Us", premieres December 6". Pulse Ghana. 2019-11-04. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ↑ "Yvonne Nelson's movie Fix Us to stream on Netflix". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ↑ "Best new Ghana movies of the year 2019". Pulse Ghana. 2019-12-26. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ↑ "Yvonne Nelson's 'Fix Us' movie has arrived on Netflix". Glitz Africa Magazine. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ↑ "Netflix Movie Review: Why you shouldn't watch Fix Us". Kemi Filani News. 2020-08-23. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- 1 2 3 4 5 ""Fix Us", "Heroes of Africa" & Temi Otedola win at the 2020 Ghana Movie Awards | See the Full Winners List". BellaNaija. 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
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