Water Girl
Written and Directed by Montana-based filmmaker Nnamdi Kanaga. Director Q&A follows screening
7:30 PM Wednesday, May 25 | The Ellen Theatre
WATER GIRL is a supernatural film drama based on the "Ọgbanje" mythology, and pays homage to the truthfulness of old Nollywood storytelling while exploring new horizons of modern-day cinema.
Recipient of a Montana Big Sky Film Grant with support from the Montana Film Office/MT Department of Commerce
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​The joys of motherhood are overshadowed by agony when Nkechi discovers that her daughter, Kamsi, is bound to the cyclical existence of the Ọgbanje—a spirit child trapped in the maze of life, death, and rebirth. Written and Directed by Nnamdi Kanaga. Starring: Stella Damasus, MoriyahFaith Jackson, Kenneth Okolie, Oliver Haeden, Jenna Ciralli, Nick Wilder, and Florence Onuma.
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Director Bio :Born and raised in Lagos Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanaga is a multitalented filmmaker, writer, and actor. In 2020, Nnamdi wrote and made his directorial debut with "The Hail Mary," Montana's first film with an all-black lead cast. Nnamdi is an ardent advocate for authentic African storytelling and hopes to promote the value of cultural integration through his films. In 2024, he wrote, directed, and produced "Water Girl”, his debut full-length feature film. Nnamdi also holds a strong belief that he will be the first Nigerian- born and bred, to win an Oscar.​