TITLE

Mami Wata, (2023)

WHEN

Tuesday 28th January 2025

TIME

5.30-9pm

5.30pm – doors open

6pm – screening starts

8pm - discussion

WHERE

Flourish House

23-25 Ashley Street

Glasgow

G3 6DR

COST

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MORE INFO

Mami Wata, (2023)

Running time 107 mins

Language - African Pidgin English

Rating - 15

• 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.

Watch the trailer here. 

After the screening there will be time to discuss the film and surrounding issues. The screening aims to be a place of support and belonging for People of Colour and a place where white allies can take responsibility for their own learning. We hope to raise searching questions and explore issues in a supportive environment. It’s OK to make mistakes but please own your mistakes. 

The screening will take place at Flourish House. The film will be captioned and some light refreshments will be available. 

Flourish House is a short walk from a First Bus no.4 bus stop and St George’s Cross subway station. There are limited parking spaces directly outside the building along with parking payment meters.

HOW TO BOOK

Book via Eventbrite here.

Questions? Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk