Ohio Premiere
About This Film
Festival Year: 2025
Run Time: 105 Minutes
Film Type: Feature
Animated: No
Countr(ies): Ghana, Italy
Language: English, Other Language(s)
English Subtitles: Yes
Captions: None
Film Overview
In Zoey Martinson’s Venice Film Festival-winning feast of magical realist comedy—expanded from her short—aging Ghanaian Atta Oko sets his sights on finally having his own boat and becoming the envy of his village. He’ll just need help from a talking dead fish first.THE FISHERMAN is a heartwarming comedy about Atta Oko—a retired traditional fisherman from Ghana—whose life takes a whimsical turn when he is forced into retirement. Partnered with a modern, bougie-talking fish, leading him on an adventure to Accra, and joined by three quirky associates, they pursue their dream of owning a boat while navigating the chaos of the modern world. Filled with laughter, magic, and the vibrant culture of Ghana, this film is a delightful tale of family, dreams, and the enduring spirit of a true fisherman.GUEST(S) ARE SCHEDULED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR Q&A
Film Contact: Smoke & Mirrors Collaborative
Film Website: https://smokemirrors.org
Film Email: smokemirrors.co@gmail.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Zoey Martinson
Produced By
Kofi Owusu-Afriyie, Korey Jackson
Screenwriting
Zoey Martinson
Cinematographers
Adam Carboni
Editors
Jasmin Way
Principal Cast
Ricky Adelayitar, Endurance Dedzo, William Lamptey, Kiki Romi, Dulo Harris