“Mami Wata” Cinematographer Lílis Soares Uses ZEISS CP.3 Lenses to Capture Depths in Black & White
Afro-Brazilian cinematographer Lílis Soares has been repeatedly honored for her filmmaking which vibrantly seeks to subvert bias in representation and gaze. Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Mami Wata, from Nigerian director CJ Obasi, is a narrative reimagining of the titular Mami Wata Orisha (spirit) from African mythology. The film tells the story of […]
