Mami Wata
Watch TrailerIn the oceanside village of Iyi, the revered Mama Efe acts as an intermediary between the people and the all-powerful water deity Mami Wata. But when a young boy is lost to a virus, Efe’s devoted but rebellious daughter Zinwe and skeptical protégé Prisca warn Efe about unrest among the villagers. With the sudden arrival of a mysterious rebel deserter named Jasper, a conflict erupts, leading to a violent clash of ideologies and a crisis of faith for the people of Iyi.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | France, Nigeria, United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy, Thriller |
| Director | C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi |
| Runtime | 107 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its world through stark, high-contrast black-and-white imagery, where each frame feels like a living woodcut. It explores the tension between tradition and modernity, faith and skepticism, using myth as a foundation for a deeply human drama.
What lingers after the final frame is the haunting beauty of its visual allegory and the quiet power of its timeless questions about community and belief. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
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Watch in darkness to be fully absorbed by the hypnotic, monochrome visual tapestry. Ideal for a contemplative night.
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