Maangamizi: The Ancient One (2001)
An American woman doctor comes to Tanzania to work at a hospital for the mentally disturbed, with her Tanzanian lover. There, she meets a sometimes catatonic patient, Samahe, who seems to be in communication with another reality. In their confrontation with their individual and collective pasts, Dr Asira and Samehe are bound by fears and half remembered images of unbearable pain. Only through the spirit of Maangamizi, can the women resume their lives with an understanding of the ancestors and their eternal presence in a world of cruelty, hatred and death. It is a story that seeks to reclaim the connection between Africa and her Diaspora, and one that dares to represent the histories of two continents as it peels away layers upon layers of pain to bring healing of the soul.
Cast
- Amandina Lihamba - Samehe
- Barbara O. Jones - Dr. Asira
- Samahani Kejeri - Simba Mbili
- Waigwa Wachira - Dr. Odhiambo
- Mwanajuma Ali Hassan - Bibi Maangamizi
- Kisaka A. Kisaka - Reverend Waigwa
- Adam Mwambile - Dr. Moshi
- Adam Mwambile - Dr. Moshi
- Mary Chibwana - Patient
- Ummie Mahfouda Alley - Patient
Screenplay
Keywords
africa, tanzania, catatonia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maangamizi: The Ancient One about?
- An American woman doctor comes to Tanzania to work at a hospital for the mentally disturbed, with her Tanzanian lover. There, she meets a sometimes catatonic patient, Samahe, who seems to be in communication with another reality. In their confrontation with their individual and collective pasts, Dr Asira and Samehe are bound by fears and half remembered images of unbearable pain. Only through the spirit of Maangamizi, can the women resume their lives with an understanding of the ancestors and their eternal presence in a world of cruelty, hatred and death. It is a story that seeks to reclaim the connection between Africa and her Diaspora, and one that dares to represent the histories of two continents as it peels away layers upon layers of pain to bring healing of the soul.
- Who directed Maangamizi: The Ancient One?
- Maangamizi: The Ancient One was directed by Martin Mhando, Ron Mulvihill.
- Who stars in Maangamizi: The Ancient One?
- Maangamizi: The Ancient One stars Amandina Lihamba, Barbara O. Jones, Samahani Kejeri, Waigwa Wachira, Mwanajuma Ali Hassan, Kisaka A. Kisaka.
- How long is Maangamizi: The Ancient One?
- Maangamizi: The Ancient One has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Maangamizi: The Ancient One?
- Maangamizi: The Ancient One is a Drama film.
- Where was Maangamizi: The Ancient One produced?
- Maangamizi: The Ancient One was produced in Tanzania, United States of America.