An African Election is a political documentary that exposes the never-before-seen, nitty-gritty of political electioneering in Africa. It captures the intrigues of political campaigns; the almost carnival like atmosphere that is laced with fear of the unknown and the danger that lurks behind-the-scenes.... (Full plot summary below)
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An African Election is a political documentary that exposes the never-before-seen, nitty-gritty of political electioneering in Africa. It captures the intrigues of political campaigns; the almost carnival like atmosphere that is laced with fear of the unknown and the danger that lurks behind-the-scenes.
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| Shadows on the WallRich ClineThis skilful narrative documentary vividly captures the urgency of Ghana's precarious 2008 presidential elections. The people are terrific movie characters, and the sense of a nation moving forward is remarkably gripping. |
| Village VoiceErnest HardyEven those who closely follow African (or global) politics will likely be bowled over by the real-life plot twists unfolding before Merz's camera. What makes the film especially resonate now is the frustration with the status quo that is consistently voiced by the people on the street. |
| Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranWhat is finally most compelling about this film is the sense it gives of how passionately the citizens of Ghana believe in democracy, how much it means to them. |
| The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisAs we join throngs of excited citizens at a public vote-counting, their uninhibited zeal for the process only highlights the jaded cynicism that threatens to overwhelm our own. |
| EmpireDavid ParkinsonOccasionally lacking in context but never less than intriguing, Jarreth Merz's polished film is a handy document to a rarely visited democracy. |
| CineVueJamie GarwoodDirector Merz spent his childhood in Ghana, and An African Election feels like a personal love letter to his country, warts and all. |
| ViewLondonIsabel StevensGoes behind the scenes and demonstrates a democracy dangerously on the verge of collapse. |
| Little White LiesLaura BushellTimely and balanced, this is a great insight into an otherwise closed process, but would it be more at home on TV? |
| GuardianXan BrooksPaints a portrait of an engaged, energised electorate, thronging the rallies and queuing for 12 hours straight at the polling stations. It's a good foundation; something to build on. |
| Birmingham PostGraham YoungBoth topical and apposite, with Merz giving all sides an opportunity. |
