Mami Wata

Cinema | (12A) | 108 minutes |
25th November 2023 – 26th November 2023

This genre-bending tale brings to life a futuristic fable that fuses spiritual beliefs with inter-generational tensions. Set in the matriarchal ocean village of Iyi, where West African water deity, Mami Wata, reigns via village leader Mama Efe it uniquely brings to the screen a story of mythology, fantasy, and folklore. When the harmony of the village is threatened, two sisters must fight to restore order, as traditions of the past crash with calls from the future.

This is the third feature from director C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi, who represents a new wave of Nigerian filmmakers. The film is vividly shot in black-and-white and accompanied by an incredible oceanic soundscape and hypnotic score to frame its fantasy-fable. It won the Sundance Film Festival: World Cinema Cinematography Award (Dramatic) and the African Critics Award, Cinematography Award, and Set Design Award at FESPACO in 2023.

Anti Racist Cumbria ARCPresented in partnership with Anti Racist Cumbria. Formed in 2020, its mission is to “Tackle and end racism through action and education to create a forward-thinking and actively anti-racist Cumbria; free from prejudice and systemic inequalities.” Find out more Here

DATES & TIMES

25th November 2023 – 26th November 2023

You might like...

Cinema

Inside Out 2

(U) 96MINS

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who've...

Book now
Cinema

Despicable Me 4

(PG) 95MINS

In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world's favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem...

Book now
Cinema

Deadpool & Wolverine

(15) 128MINS

  Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. Wolverine is recovering from his injuries...

Book now

Supported by