Shahmaran
Emmanuel Adjei
Shahmaran
Emmanuel Adjei
A three-year work-in-progress condensed into a seven-minute film, director Emmanuel Adjei and artist Sevdaliza have created a visually cinematic and sonic journey that questions the eternal fascinations and desires of the human mind. Supported by global file sharing giant, WeTransfer, ‘Shahmaran’ is a visually cinematic and sonic journey about love, power and the misrepresentation of freedom. With Sevdaliza’s music and energy in the film, Ghanaian director Emmanuel Adjei tells the story of the black man, who continues life in a cycle of oppression. The modern chains on black men today are the aspirations of decadence, power and success that create a false sense of autonomy and freedom. This leaves them victim of addictions to power and materialism, unable to venture outside what is “expected” of their behaviour. The film serves to show two very different marginalized individuals (Sevdaliza & Adjei) supporting one another, whilst respecting each other’s space and voice. The visual element came to fruition after Adjei and Sevdaliza came to a symbiotic understanding that ‘Shahmaran’ was her music to his story.
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Co-Writer
Marleen Özgür, Emmanuel Adjei -
Agency Executive Producer
Chris Toumazou, Melodie Saba, Sam Fontaine, Gijs Determeijer -
Production Company
COMPULSORY, Handsome, Halal Pictures -
Music
SEVDALIZA, Mucky, Zeb Wayne, Mihai Puscoiu, Leon Den Engelsen -
Key Grip
Ryan Lozano -
Executive Producer
Chris Toumazou, Melodie Saba, Sam Fontaine, Gijs Determeijer -
DOP
Paul Özgür -
VFX Company
Mathematic -
Editing Company
Trim -
Editor
Leila Sarraf, Emmanuel Adjei, Marleen Ozgur -
Colourist
Vincent Heine -
1st AC & Focus Puller
Ai Dang -
1ST AD
Jesse Hays -
2ND AC
Harper Thomas -
Flame
Fred Brandon -
Gaffer
Scott Ray -
Steadi-cam operator
Chris Loh, Parker Brooks -
Sound Designer
Sharkee -
Wardrobe
Inez Naomi -
Costume Designer
Creepy Yeeha -
Make-up
Carla Rosso
