Potomanto (derived from the French word portmanteau) is a 2013 Ghanaian-Nigerian action thriller film directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso. It stars Olu Jacobs, Yvonne Okoro and Adjetey Anang.[1] It premiered at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra, Ghana, on 20 December 2013.[2][3]
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Directed by | Shirley Frimpong-Manso |
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Cinematography | Ken Attoh John Passah |
Edited by | Nana Ekua Manso |
Production company | Sparrow Production |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Countries | Ghana Nigeria |
An angry ex-police officer, Andane, whose work is to investigate and catch unfaithful partners takes a different turn when he is hired to investigate the wife of a wealthy businessman. He stumbles on a ring of organ harvesters and traffickers who lure young men with a promise to take them abroad. The fiancé of the wealthy man is an undercover agent also undertaking an investigation to nab the organ traffickers. They join force in an attempt to stop the canker that has taken the lives of many of the youth in the community.[4]
Nollywood Reinvented gave the film a 55% rating and praised its storyline and directing.[5] Ghanafilmindustry.com followed with 4 out of 10 stars and concluded that the film was a cheap attempt towards greatness.[6]
Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Editing | |
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