Chris Tsui Hesse

The Rev. Dr.

Christian Hesse
The Rev. Dr.; Christian Hesse
Born	Christian Tsui Hesse; 29 August 1932; 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 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 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.

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