Chosen (2018)
In July 2010, a university professor in the United States returns to Ghana, her country of origin, to be inducted as queen mother. The Future in Retro consists of a tangle of several stories, several journeys, several exiles, which reflect contemporary globalized society. The Future in Retro is a tale of motherhood, brotherhood, belonging to a group, and exile. It is also a tale of departure, disappearance, trauma, the attempt to return, and an existential quest.
Director: Jean-Marie Téno
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: May 4, 2018
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jean-Marie Téno
Editing: Jean-Marie Téno
Production: Les Films du Raphia
Country: Cameroon, France
Language: English
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chosen about?
- In July 2010, a university professor in the United States returns to Ghana, her country of origin, to be inducted as queen mother. The Future in Retro consists of a tangle of several stories, several journeys, several exiles, which reflect contemporary globalized society. The Future in Retro is a tale of motherhood, brotherhood, belonging to a group, and exile. It is also a tale of departure, disappearance, trauma, the attempt to return, and an existential quest.
- Who directed Chosen?
- Chosen was directed by Jean-Marie Téno.
- Who stars in Chosen?
- Chosen stars La reine-mère Nana Ansomaa III, Naana Banyiwa Horne.
- How long is Chosen?
- Chosen has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Chosen?
- Chosen is a Documentary film.
- Where was Chosen produced?
- Chosen was produced in Cameroon, France.