Ghanaian cinematographer, filmmaker and Presbyterian minister
The Rev. Dr.
Christian Hesse
Born
Christian Tsui Hesse
(1932-08-29) 29 August 1932 (age 91)
Osu, Accra
Education
Odorgono Secondary School
National Film School in Łódź
University of Sorbonne
University of Southern California (BDiv, PhD)
Occupations
cinematographer
filmmaker
photographer
Presbyterian minister
Years active
1954–1994
Spouse
Regina Hesse (m. 1959)
Ecclesiastical career
Church
Presbyterian Church of Ghana
Christian Tsui Hesse, popularly known as Chris Hesse (born 29 August 1932) is a Ghanaian cinematographer, filmmaker, film administrator, photographer[1] and Presbyterian minister who is known for his cinematography in several award-winning films such as the critically acclaimed Love Brewed in the African Pot (1980) and Heritage Africa (1989).[2] He was the personal photographer of Ghana's first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Chris Hesse helped to document the visual history of the political leadership and development of the country. He also worked for the United Nations, serving as a photographer, documenting the Congo crisis in 1960.[3]
^"Video: Nkrumah's photographer tells his story on PM Express' Personality Profile". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
^"The Award Ceremony for the 2013–2014 Lectures takes place on June 20, 2014". nafti.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
^"NAFTI honours Rev Dr Chris Hesse". graphic.com.gh. 25 June 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
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