Project Detail

Mami Wata

Synopsis

When the harmony in a village is threatened by outside elements, two sisters must fight to save their people and restore the glory of a mermaid goddess to the land.
Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2023 - World Cinema Dramatic Competition - World premiere
Sundance Film Festival 2023 - World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award: Cinematography - Winner
Official Selection Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2023

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Features
Running time
107 min
Director
C.J. "Fiery" Obasi
Producer
Oge Obasi
Screenwriter
C.J. "Fiery" Obasi
Principal cast
Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Kelechi Udebe, Emeka Amakeze, Rita Edochie, Tough Bone

Production Status

Production Company

UK, Nigeria, France co-production

Sales Company

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