Written by Cristina da Luz & Directed by Zamzam Elmoge
Maresia reclaims horror for Cape Verdean cinema, using folklore and the sea to explore depression, grief, and ancestral memory. As the first Cape Verdean horror film, it opens up space for future filmmakers to claim the genre and expand on how African stories are represented within it.
After a tragic boatwreck, Fátima finds herself on a deserted island where madness and the supernatural intertwine, forcing her to confront the ghosts of her past.
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In the Press
Maresia has received media coverage across Cabo Verde, with additional features in Portugal and Canada, highlighting the film’s engagement with folklore and psychological depth.