Across Mt. Wati

Across Mt. Wati is a 2024 Ugandan fictional film directed by Ronald Avas and shot in West Nile sub-region.^[1] It features Mount Wati, approximately 1,250 meters above sea level in Terego^[2] and a sacred heritage site according to Lugbara tradition. This movie premiered on Saturday 2 November 2024 at Tropical Suites Hotel in Arua City.

Cast

The film stars Yusuf Opingopi Andabati (Andy), Asunta Sakaru, Hakim (Kimnazz) Aliku, Hope Letasi, Sandra Giramia, Gloria Faida (Quin Gee), Hassan De Big Brother Anguyo, Issa Irishad (LP Shady), Nusura Likoco (Fancy Natz), Jimmy Ojaku, Marlon Andama, Florence Vicky Bako, Headson Lematia, Sunday Asiku, Mikdad Totia, Emmanuel Akuyo, Geofrey Oryem, Fiona Giramia, Jerry Atiku, Moses Alinda, Immaculate Atugonza, John Bosco Asibuku, Patricia Eluta, Doreen Maliza, Caroline Cika, Moses Alinda among several others.

Cast of Across Mountain Wati pose on the red carpet at the premiere

Crew

Across Mountain Wati is a story by Anthen Asiimwe, directed by Ronald Avas, screenplay by Emmanuel Osuzi Ayikobua (Jan Allan Osuzi), Jimmy Andama and Jimmy Ojaku. It was edited by Ronald Avas and Philliam Ajobe Samanya who was also Director Of Photography. Camera was managed by Francis Adriko who doubles as the Second Assistant Director, Mansur Yassir Dafalla and Godfrey Andabati. Production Manager Emmanuel Osuzi Ayikobua, Twalib Amiri was Assistant Director and Assistant Production Manager. Sound Design was by Mikdad Totia Paps.

Opingopi and Philliam Ajobe Samanya, the Director of Photography

Producers

The movie was produced by Aanthen Productions plus gathered several other associate producers like Benchmark Innovations, Afotech Media, Visulux Creatives, Praise Jah Films and House of Avas.

The Executive Producer was Anthen Asiimwe.

Anthen Asiimwe (R) and Production Manager Emmanuel Osuzi Ayikobua

Ronald Avas, Director of the movie Across Mountain Wati

Anthen Asiimwe

Anthen Asiimwe is a film maker, radio personality and script writer who is now a film producer. Asiimwe started acting long time ago and has featured in movies like Big Spender (2014), Wanna Be Celeb (2018), Face of Love (2023) among others.

Across Mountain Wati is the third movie he has produced.

Anthen Asiimwe introducing the movie Across Mountain Wati during the premiere at Tropical Suites (Arua)

Emmanuel Osuzi Ayikobua

Known to many as Jan Allan Osuzi, Emmanuel Osuzi Ayikobua is an actor, script writer, voice over artist and teacher. He studied Film and Literature. He is the Production Manager in the movie Across Mountain Wati; he also contributed to the screenplay of the movie.

Emmanuel Osuzi Ayikobua (Jan Allan Osuzi) on top of Mountain Wati during the shooting of the movie

Plot

A respected town leader's reputation is tarnished after impregnating a mentally ill woman and neglecting his responsibilities. Pressured by his community, he ultimately seeks forgiveness and cultural cleansing from the elders at Mountain Wati,^[3] a place revered in Lugbara culture.

References

^ Stephen, Candia (November 4, 2024). "Excitement as First West Nile Wood Movie is Premiered in Arua". Uganda Radio Network.
^ admin (2023-11-15). "West Nile's Secret: Mount Wati and Miriadua Falls | Exploring Uganda". Retrieved 2024-11-08.
^ "Mt Wati: West Nile's hidden tourism gem". Monitor. 2024-10-16. Retrieved 2024-11-08.

[1] Stephen, Candia (November 4, 2024). "Excitement as First West Nile Wood Movie is Premiered in Arua". Uganda Radio Network.

[2] (2023-11-15). "West Nile's Secret: Mount Wati and Miriadua Falls | Exploring Uganda". Retrieved 2024-11-08.

[3] "Mt Wati: West Nile's hidden tourism gem". Monitor. 2024-10-16. Retrieved 2024-11-08.

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