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Mami Wata

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Mami Wata

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Visually stunning and narratively stirring, Mami Wata uses its monochromatic palette to reveal a captivating, dreamlike world.

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Murtada Elfadl Variety Shot in dense, high-contrast black and white, writer-director C.J. “Fiery” Obasi’s “Mami Wata,” unspools like a mysterious dream. It’s both inscrutable and hypnotic, delivering indelible images while remaining narratively opaque. Dec 25, 2023 Full Review Namrata Joshi The New Indian Express There’s a middle ground worth exploring, which is what the film and the filmmaker try to underscore. Nov 17, 2023 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian This visually beautiful and charismatically acted film is a fierce expressionist reverie or parable of power, shot in a lustrous, high-contrast black-and-white by cinematographer Lílis Soares. Rated: 4/5 Nov 15, 2023 Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews Mami Wata’s hypnotic opening is overruled by underdeveloped characters and a general lethargy, in a film that’s at times breathtaking, at others unfocussed. Rated: 3/5 Sep 3, 2024 Full Review KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Mami Wata, perhaps intentionally, guides the audience through a similar spiritual conflict of tradition and modernisation. Obasi bolsters gorgeous visuals with layered commentary for both sides. Rated: 4/5 May 15, 2024 Full Review Oti For Your Reference Podcast Mami Wata is a mesmerizing experience. Its stark, evocative visuals and story create an atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll. A bold exploration of faith and cultural change. Rated: 4/5 May 15, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Movie Info

Director
C.J. "Fiery" Obasi
Producer
Oge Obasi
Screenwriter
C.J. "Fiery" Obasi
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 47m