Chris Tsui Hesse
The Rev. Dr. Christian Hesse | |
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| Born | Christian Tsui Hesse 29 August 1932 Osu, Accra |
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| Years active | 1954–1994 |
| Spouse | Regina Hesse (m. 1959) |
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| 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 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). He was the personal cinematographer 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.