Mami Wata (2023)

09/08/2023 (FR) • 1h 47m

Drama, Fantasy, Thriller

A West Afrikan Folktale

Overview

In 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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

mermaid

west african

west africa

benin

folk tales

african tale

folk tale

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