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Shot in striking black and white, Mami Wata is a futuristic, genre-bending fable that brings a West African deity to vibrant life.
In the matriarchal ocean village of Iyi, West African water deity Mami Wata (‘Mother Water’) rules via an intermediary, revered village leader Mama Efe (Rita Edochie). But after a tragedy upsets the harmony of village life, unrest breaks out despite her best efforts, setting off a violent clash of ideologies and a crisis of faith for the people of Iyi.
The audacious, ambitious third feature from C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi, Mami Wata fuses spiritual beliefs with inter-generational tensions, bringing mythology, fantasy, and folklore together in one confidently realised vision.
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Duration includes trailers and adverts. Please note that we do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy. See more information about Relaxed Screenings here. MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.