Mami Wata
In a small town in West Africa, the bodies of mutilated children are discovered. The population is gripped by psychosis and Mami Wata, an aquatic goddess, is accused of being the cause. Issa, a police inspector obsessed by the disappearance of his own child, decides to investigate the case. With the local police chief, Malika Dramé, they embark on a terrifying investigation, where the beliefs of some serve the power of others. A dark film, without concession, which denounces certain evils of Africa at the risk of awakening the spirit of the river…
Director: Askia Traoré
Runtime: 90 min
Screenplay
Production: Special Touch Studios
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mami Wata about?
- In a small town in West Africa, the bodies of mutilated children are discovered. The population is gripped by psychosis and Mami Wata, an aquatic goddess, is accused of being the cause. Issa, a police inspector obsessed by the disappearance of his own child, decides to investigate the case. With the local police chief, Malika Dramé, they embark on a terrifying investigation, where the beliefs of some serve the power of others. A dark film, without concession, which denounces certain evils of Africa at the risk of awakening the spirit of the river…
- Who directed Mami Wata?
- Mami Wata was directed by Askia Traoré.
- How long is Mami Wata?
- Mami Wata has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).