'Potato Potahto' goes to Durban filmfest

After a Cannes Film Festival premiere earlier in May, the star studded Shirley Frimpong Manso romantic comedy 'Potato Potahto' will premiere at the 38^th Durban International Film Festival on Sunday, July 16, at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban.

Organizers revealed that media interviews and interactive sessions with the cast, directors and producers will be held before and after the film screening.

The delegates of the 38^th Durban International Film Festival and movie buffs in South Africa are looking forward to seeing the award winning Shirley Frimpong-Manso, OC Ukeje, Joselyn Dumas, Nollywood veteran Joke Silva, Blossom Chukwujekwu, LalaAkindoju, Chris Attoh and AdjeteyAnang.

Potato Potahto tells a story of a divorced couple who decides to share equal space in their ex-matrimonial home soon realise that the ingenious idea is easier said than done. Bent on flexing their egos and scoring points, Tony (OC Ukeje) and Lulu (Joselyn Dumas) implore various hilarious tactics that soon inflames emotions and turns an already complicated situation into a roller coaster ride.

The film is a collaborative project between Ghanaian, Nigerian, British, French and Swedish film producers, who have co-produced with the aim to make African-made cinema more accessible to global markets. The film is a fantastic showcase of how international co-operation, talent and creativity can combine to give a wonderful and universally attractive film experience.

'Potato Potahto' is a co-production of Ascend Studios, WB Entertainment, 19 April Entertainment, Virgo Sun Ltd and Lufodo Productions.