Aloe Vera (film)

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Directed by Peter Sedufia
Produced byManaa Abdallah
Anny Araba Adams
CinematographyRichard Kelly Doe
Isaac A. Mensah
Edited byAfra Marley
Peter Sedufia
Music byReynolds Addow (Worlasi)
Release date
  • 2020 (2020)
CountryGhana

Aloe Vera is a 2020 Ghanaian film produced by Manaa Abdallah and Anny Araba Adams as co-produced and directed by Peter Sedufia. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

Two groups of people live in the same village, the Aloes and the Veras. There is a harsh rivalry between them that endures even with the children and each side is marked by their own trademark color. When the children of the town leaders', Aloewin and Veraline, fall in love they must find a way to bring the two communities together despite the animosity. The community later on becomes one as result of the relationship between the two. [5]

Cast

Production

The film's title was announced in 2019, alongside an announcement that director Peter Sedufia was constructing 100 homes in order to create a village for filming in the Dabala, Volta region of Ghana. Actors Priscilla Opoku Agyemang, Nana Ama Mcbrown, and Roselyn Ngissah were also named as performing in the movie. [6] Worlasi was brought on to provide the film's soundtrack. [7] Sedufia has described the movie as an "upgrade of his previous project and it is designed to give people something worth their money and time." [8]

Aloe Vera had a budget of approximately N58,204,500 but went over budget at N77,606,000 due to extended filming dates after heavy rains damaged filming equipment. [9] The rains also heavily damaged the film set, which Sedufia stated proved to be a major challenge. [10]

Release

Aloe Vera premiered in Ghana on March 6, 2020 in Accra. [11] A trailer was released to promote the film and Glitz Africa wrote that "Enveloped with a stellar cast as well as opted blue and yellow costumes that give viewers a fair understanding of the story line governing the film, ‘Aloe Vera’ reveals a situation of tribal discrimination causing two young adults drowned in the rivers of love not to be together." [12] Tickets for the premiere sold out quickly and GhanaWeb has credited the film's social media campaign for its success with moviegoers. [13] [11]

Later that same year Sedufia announced that the movie would have a digital release on Netflix. [14]

Reception

Citinewsroom reviewed Aloe Vera, writing that "‘Aloe Vera’s’ heart is there for everyone to see, and it’s definitely in the right place. The screenplay has the weight of a feather and it isn’t moving any narrative mountains. But the predictability doesn’t stop it from being the feel-good hit I didn’t see coming." [15]

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References

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  2. ↑ "'Aloe Vera' will soon be on Netflix – Peter Sedufia". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  3. ↑ "Aloe Vera – NFA MAIN". Archived from the original on 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  4. ↑ Annang, Pamela (3 March 2020). "Peter Sedufia to premiere new movie 'Aloe Vera' on March 6". Graphic Online. Archived from the original on 2020-03-20. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  5. ↑ Asankomah, Tony (2020-02-18). "Trailer Alert: Here's a first look at what "ALOE VERA" is all about". GhMovieFreak. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  6. ↑ "Peter Sedufia announces title of new movie 'Aloe Vera'". GhanaWeb. 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  7. ↑ "Mcbrown, Fred Amugi, Others Star In Peter Sedufia's 'Hollywood' Film". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  8. ↑ "Ghana film industry hasn't shot a film like "Aloe Vera" - Nana Ama McBrown (VIDEO)". Pulse Ghana. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  9. ↑ "How Ghanaian film director blew over N77 million on "Aloe Vera" (VIDEO)". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-05-21. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  10. ↑ "I cried during one of my shoots because the challenges were too much - Peter Sedufia". GhanaWeb. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  11. 1 2 ""Aloe Vera" first premiere sold out (PHOTOS)". Pulse Ghana. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  12. ↑ "Peter Sedufia's 'Aloe Vera' trailer amplifies existence of tribal discrimination in 21st century". Glitz Africa Magazine. Archived from the original on 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  13. ↑ "Director of Aloe Vera shares 5 reasons why you must watch the film". GhanaWeb. 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  14. ↑ "'Aloe Vera' will soon be on Netflix – Peter Sedufia". GhanaWeb. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  15. ↑ "Film review: Aloe Vera offers some charm in its vibrant retort to irrational tribalism". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
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