Maangamizi: The Ancient One

Movie

Maangamizi: The Ancient One

★ 6.5(6)20011h 50m

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Director: Martin Mhando, Ron Mulvihill
Release date: 2001-02-18
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Tanzania
Studio: Gris-Gris Films Inc.

About Maangamizi: The Ancient One

Maangamizi: The Ancient One is a 2001 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Martin Mhando and Ron Mulvihill, starring Amandina Lihamba, Barbara O. Jones and Samahani Kejeri. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Maangamizi: The Ancient One in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Zainabu Bafadhili

Young Samehe

Janet Fabian

Sister Francis

Themes & keywords

africatanzaniacatatonia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Maangamizi: The Ancient One in Germany?+

Maangamizi: The Ancient One is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Maangamizi: The Ancient One on Netflix?+

Maangamizi: The Ancient One is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Maangamizi: The Ancient One?+

Maangamizi: The Ancient One has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Maangamizi: The Ancient One?+

Maangamizi: The Ancient One stars Amandina Lihamba, Barbara O. Jones, Samahani Kejeri, Waigwa Wachira and Mwanajuma Ali Hassan.

When did Maangamizi: The Ancient One come out?+

Maangamizi: The Ancient One is a 2001 movie directed by Martin Mhando and Ron Mulvihill.

What genre is Maangamizi: The Ancient One?+

Maangamizi: The Ancient One is Drama film.

Who directed Maangamizi: The Ancient One?+

Maangamizi: The Ancient One was directed by Martin Mhando and Ron Mulvihill.