Maangamizi: The Ancient One
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Stumai Halili
Patient
Mgeni
Young Asira
Thecla Mjatta
Zeinabu
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Mhando, Ron Mulvihill
- Screenplay & Story
- Queenae Taylor Mulvihill
- Original Title
- Maangamizi: The Ancient One
- Country of Origin
- Tanzania, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Gris-Gris Films Inc., Forest Creatures Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Mhando, Ron Mulvihill
Queenae Taylor Mulvihill
Jonathan Demme
Department Leadership Roster
Queenae Taylor Mulvihill
Writer
Martin Mhando
Director
Ron Mulvihill
Director
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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?
The principal cast of Maangamizi: The Ancient One includes Amandina Lihamba, Barbara O. Jones, Samahani Kejeri, Waigwa Wachira, Mwanajuma Ali Hassan.
When was Maangamizi: The Ancient One released and how long is it?
Maangamizi: The Ancient One was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.