Potato Potahto

Potato Potahto
Directed byShirley Frimpong-Manso
Written byShirley Frimpong-Manso
Produced byShirley Frimpong-Manso, Sarah Inya Lawal, Ken Attoh
Starring
Production
companies
19 April Entertainment, Ascend Studios, Lufodo Productions
Release date
  • 21 November 2017 (2017-11-21) (Nigeria)
Running time
115 minutes
CountriesNigeria
Ghana
LanguageEnglish
Budget$500,000

Potato Potahto is a 2017 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic comedy film directed and written by Shirley Frimpong Manso which tells a story of divorce in West African society and how tricky it is.[1][2]

Plot

Potato Potahto is a Ghanaian-Nigerian comedy movie which follows the life of two partners who are forced to live their lives together in the same house after a divorce.[3][4]

Production

The film is a co-production by Nigerian companies Ascend Studios, 19 April Entertainment Virgo Sun Ltd and Lufodo Productions and was directed by Ghanaian film maker, Shirley Frimpong-Manso. It chronicles the chaotic events which take place when a divorced couple stay on together in the matrimonial home, each taking on young attractive help of the opposite sex.[5] The movie was shot within a span of two weeks, with collaborative efforts from Swedish, French, British, Nigerian and Ghanaian film producers.[6]

Cast

Reception

Potato Potahto was well received by the public, owing to the success Shirley Frimpong-Manso's earlier successes. The movie was rated 7.9 by users on Nollywood Reinvented.[7] Potato Potahto has seen showings at the Cannes Film Festival, Durban International Film Festival and the British Urban Film Festival. The film also featured as a part of the selections for the Film Africa Festival from October 27 to November 5. In December 2019, Potato Potahto was added officially to Netflix's catalog of movies.[8][9]

Accolades

Complete list of awards
Award Category Recipients and nominees Result Ref
Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival Best Feature Film (Nollywood) Potato Potahto Won [10]
Best Costume Potato Potahto Won
Special Jury Awards for Best Actor OC Ukeje Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) Chris Attoh Nominated
Best Actress Joselyn Dumas Won
Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Best Actor in a Comedy OC Ukeje Nominated [11]
Best Cinematography Kwame Amuah Nominated
Best Movie West Africa Potato Potahto Nominated
Best Director Shirley Frimpong-Manso Nominated
Best Overall Movie Potato Potahto Nominated
Best Costume Designer Movie or TV Series Christie Brown Nominated
Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role Joke Silva Won

References

  1. ^ Genesis CINEMA (2017-11-05), POTATO POTAHTO - Latest Nigerian Nollywood Cinema Movie, retrieved 2018-11-16
  2. ^ Izuzu, Chidumga. ""Potato Potahto" is an anomaly; a comedy about divorce". Retrieved 2018-11-16.
  3. ^ Zindcy, Gracia. "Top 10 Best Ghanaian Movies You Must Watch Right Now!". Yen Ghana. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  4. ^ Chibumga, Izuzu. ""Potato Potahto" is an anomaly; a comedy about divorce". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  5. ^ "West African romantic comedy film 'Potato Potahto' premieres in Lagos". Vanguard. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  6. ^ Gezzy, Sibisi. "Award-winning Potato Potahto shot on the Sony FS7". Screen Africa. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  7. ^ "POTATO POTAHTO". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Shirley Frimpong-Manso's 'Potato Potahto' makes it to Netflix". Graphic Showbiz. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  9. ^ Julitta, Ggagbo. "Shirley Frimpong Manso's "Potato Potahto" Is Showing On Netflix". Kuul Peeps. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Potato Potahto Premieres at the Chelsea Film Festival - Bags 4 Awards at the Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival". Wild Flower. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  11. ^ "2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards: Shirley Frimpong-Manso's POTATO POTAHTO Keeps Ghana Afloat". Enews Ghana. Retrieved 2 October 2020.


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