Mami Wata

12A

2023

107 mins

Directed by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Recommended
100%
Drama
Fantasy
Thriller
Award Winner

When Zinwe visits her late grandmother's village - a small rural fish village - she must confront her true spiritual... More

When Zinwe visits her late grandmother's village - a small rural fish village - she must confront her true spiritual destiny, and save her people from the hands of the ruthless and violent Sergeant Jasper, to usher in a new age of blessing and prosperity.

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Mami Wata | Ratings & Reviews

Tender and surprising

Part family drama, part fable, with a dash of action movie for good measure, Mami Wata lures you in with its gorgeous black and white imagery, then unfurls a plot that’s tender and surprising. This finely tuned balance between contemplative and propulsive grows more mythic and moving as it goes.

Tony Stamp

100_%36 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating

"Mami Wata is a work of art."

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IndieWire

"A beautiful, stark fantasy."

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Paste

"A film that feels both classical and futuristic."

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RogerEbert.com

"A vivid narrative and a dynamic study in colour."

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Hollywood Reporter

Mami Wata | Details

Directed by

Cast

David Avincin Oparaeke

Award winner: Special Jury Award (Cinematography), Sundance 2023
Rating: 12A, moderate threat, violence, sexual threat, injury detail, language, sex
Runtime: 107
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Country of origin: France, Nigeria