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Maangamizi: The Ancient One

  • 2001
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
73
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Queenae Taylor Mulvihill in Maangamizi: The Ancient One (2001)
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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... Read allAn 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 c... Read allAn 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 unbe... Read all

  • Directors
    • Martin Mhando
    • Ron Mulvihill
  • Writer
    • Queenae Taylor Mulvihill
  • Stars
    • Barbarao
    • Amandina Lihamba
    • Samahani Kejeri
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    73
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Martin Mhando
      • Ron Mulvihill
    • Writer
      • Queenae Taylor Mulvihill
    • Stars
      • Barbarao
      • Amandina Lihamba
      • Samahani Kejeri
    • 5User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Barbarao
    Barbarao
    • Dr. Asira
    • (as BarbaraO)
    Amandina Lihamba
    • Samehe
    Samahani Kejeri
    • Simba Mbili
    Waigwa Wachira
    • Dr. Odhiambo
    Chemi Che-Mponda
    Chemi Che-Mponda
    • Nurse Malika
    Mwanajuma Ali Hassan
    • Bibi Maangamizi
    Kisaka A. Kisaka
    • Reverend Waigwa
    Adam Mwambile
    • Dr. Moshi
    Mary Chibwana
    • Patient
    Ummie Mahfouda Alley
    • Patient
    Zainabu Bafadhili
    • Young Samehe
    Janet Fabian
    • Sister Francis
    Stumai Halili
    • Patient
    Mgeni
    • Young Asira
    Thecla Mjatta
    • Zeinabu
    Mona Mwakalinga
    • Mariamu
    Evodia Ndonde
    • Patient
    • Directors
      • Martin Mhando
      • Ron Mulvihill
    • Writer
      • Queenae Taylor Mulvihill
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    • Trivia
      It was the first film from the United Republic of Tanzania to ever be submitted as entry to the Oscars.
    • Quotes

      Nurse Malika: Hey, watch where you're going!

      Dr. Asira: Where's Samehe, I'm looking for Samehe!

      Nurse Malika: She's in the Art room with Dr. Odhiambo!

      Nurse Malika: This is no American Freeway!

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    10/10
    A doctor from America must discover the secret of a mysterious woman in an African mental hospital.
    A hypnotic, amazing film shot in Tanzania by an international cast, Maangamizi examines the spiritual nature of mental health as soon through the eyes of an American doctor, played by BarbaraO, who must discover the secret of a mysterious woman in a Tanzanian mental hospital and the woman's visitations by what may be a supernatural entity.

    Any further synopsis would not do the film justice as it must be seen in full to be appreciated. The film is wonderfully directed and features a multi-layered script which takes its inspiration from the story of the Greek goddess Hekate. The cinematography brings the Tanzanian countryside to life from the dusty hospital compound to the majestic heights of its mountains.

    Probably one of the most intelligent and creative movies I've seen in the last ten years. It needs to be watched at least twice to be fully appreciated.
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    • Rick Martin
    • Jun 6, 2003

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Tanzania
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Gris-Gris Films
    • Languages
      • Swahili
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
    • Production companies
      • Forest Creatures Entertainment
      • Gris-Gris Films Inc.
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      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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