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2023·Drama·1h 47m
7.1
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.
Directed by C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
mermaid
west african
west africa
benin
folk tales
african tale
folk tale

Cast

Evelyne Ily Juhen
Evelyne Ily Juhen
Prisca
Uzoamaka Power
Uzoamaka Power
Zinwe
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Doctor

Crew

C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Director
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Writer
Lílis Soares
Lílis Soares
Director of Photography
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Executive Producer
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Production Design
Adefunke Olowu
Adefunke Olowu
Key Hair Stylist

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Tisbutascratch
Tisbutascratch
Mami Wata
Grew on me after the fact
Grew on me after the fact
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Scott
ScottPRO
Mami Wata
Totally beautiful to look at and--despite other reviews complaining about the slow pace--I found the form and structure interesting throughout. A lot to chew on with faith and the intertwining of science and violent capitalism. I'm still not convinced I should reject vaccines in favor of the water goddess, but i GET IT.
Totally beautiful to look at and--despite other reviews complaining about the slow pace--I found the form and structure interesting throughout. A lot to chew on with faith and the intertwining of science and violent capitalism. I'm still not convinced I should reject vaccines in favor of the water goddess, but i GET IT.
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Lucca Rotunno
Lucca Rotunno
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Seth H
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