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Mamy Wata

1990·Movie
1h 30min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Violence4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2

World

Politics, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

1968: Justin Ohounou is the Minister of the Interior Department. He is involved in scheming with a corrupt business man. His goal is to eliminate by all means his political enemy Christian Adegbe and all of the Adegbe Tribe.
African Political DramaPost-Colonial SatireHistorical FictionSocial Hierarchy CritiqueCharacter-Driven NarrativeRealistic Period PieceCorruption and PowerCultural AuthenticityDense DialogueMoral Ambiguity

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Mamy Wata worth watching?

100
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mamy Wata rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Mamy Wata?

1 h 30 min

Mamy Wata runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Mamy Wata in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger.