After years of persistence and creative dedication, the feature film Ego Reach We All (Our Time Will Come), formerly known as Vagabonds has been officially nominated to premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.
The film, directed and written by Amartei Armar and produced by Yemoh Ike, represents a landmark achievement for Ghanaian cinema. Shot entirely in Ghana with a local crew and completed in France during post-production, the project embodies a powerful collaboration across continents.
A Journey Rooted in Recognition
The film’s origins trace back to its short version, released in 2018, which won at the Montreal World Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying event among other wins. Since then, Ego Reach We All has garnered international acclaim and support:
– Winner of Cannes Focus CoPro
– Recipient of the Red Sea Development Fund
– Honored with the Red Sea Souk Award
– Backed by the Red Sea Productions Fund
These milestones positioned the film as one of the most promising African cinematic projects of recent years.
Global Development Platforms
Beyond festival accolades, the project has been nurtured through prestigious international programs. Writer-director, Amartei Armar was chosen for the Heyazah Screening Lab in Doha, further strengthening the film’s creative vision. Meanwhile Producer Yemoh Ike was selected for the 2023 EAVE Producers Program, advancing the film under the CNC scholarship across Luxembourg, Austria, and the Netherlands.
Most recently, the project was selected for the 2025 Atlas Workshop in Marrakesh, Morocco, underscoring its resonance within global cinema development circles.
Film Details
– Title: Ego Reach We All (Our Time Will Come)
– Genre: Drama
– Runtime: 105 minutes
– Director/Writer: Amartei Armar
– Producer: Yemoh Ike
Cast: Idrissu Tontie, Dorothy Adobea Tandoh, Emmanuel Wilberforce, Barbara Yong Jin, Emmanuel Owusu Ofori, O’Bryan Kwame Enyan, Gabriel Narh Addo, Nelly Bilson, and Kwame Brenya.
A Celebration of Ghanaian Creativity
The nomination at Locarno is not only a triumph for the filmmakers but also a testament to the strength of Ghanaian talent. With principal photography carried out entirely by Ghanaian creatives, the film proudly asserts its cultural authenticity while bridging international collaboration.
As the world turns its attention to Locarno, Ego Reach We All stands as a beacon of African storytelling, a film that has journeyed from workshops and short film recognition to global festival stages, carrying with it the voices and vision of Ghana.
