Mami Wata

“It looks and sounds like no other movie you’re likely to see this year.”—Los Angeles Times

Winner of Sundance’s Special Jury Award for Best Cinematography, this modern fable is set in a remote West African village, where Mama Efe acts as an intermediary between the people and the all-powerful water deity Mami Wata. However, doubt is sown amongst the villagers when a young boy is lost to a virus. Efe’s devoted daughter Zinwe and skeptical protégé Prisca warn her of the simmering unrest—but they can’t stop the ideological clash that erupts after the arrival of a mysterious rebel.

Captured in magnificent black-and-white, this singular new work from rising star CJ “Fiery” Obasi makes for an unforgettable experience on the big screen.

“Cinema’s power to transport is vividly on display”. – Wall St. Journal
“The film casts a spell, and the spell persists to the end.” – Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com
“A work of art.” – Katie Rife, IndieWire