The Fisherman's Diary is a 2020 Cameroonian drama film directed by Enah Johnscot. The film premiered at the 2020 I Will Tell International Film Festival. It was selected as the Cameroonian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, the movie has been making waves in international award shows and festivals with over 22 selections in 22 different countries including five award nominations in Best film; Best Actor; Best Director; Best Production and Best Soundtrack at the prestigious Paris Arts and Movie Awards, 2020.
The film was the first to represent cameroon at the Oscar's since 1980 and the second overall.
About The Movie
The Fisher’s Man Diary is Produce/Executive Produce by Cameroonian heavyweight actor and multiple award-winning actors Kang Quintus and directed by, Enah Johnscot featuring some of the best actors, actresses and music stars across Africa such as one of the greatest African actor and director of all-time Ransey Nouah among others.
The movie is about a 12-year-old girl - Ekah (Faith Fidel) who is inspired by the story of the youngest Noble Peace prize winner - Malala Yousafzai. She is determined to go to school in a village of fishermen where the education of a girl child is a taboo. Her burning drive and determination to break, this adage gets her embroiled with her father’s, Solomon (Kang Quintus), former experience with girl child education.
After making it to the Oscars list, The Fisherman’s Diary has now become the 1st Cameroonian Film to be acquired by Netflix. This is big news for the Cameroon Film Industry and a proud moment for all Cameroonians… Many more Cameroon Films to follow
The Fisherman’s Diary had amazing soundtracks from the following artists like : Ewube, Salatiel, Mr Leo, Awu, Vernyuy Tina, Fhish, Lesline, Belvia and Achuo. Details on when the film will be available on the Netflix platform will be announced soon.
Yeah I really do recommend this movie to you guys as it advocates gender equality. Something many look down on now but we do need it. Thanks y'all I'm happy I could share this with you guys.
What an amazing run it has been for this movie... Thank you for writing about it... I look forward to many more strides for the movie and to watching it when it premieres on Netflix
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