Teza (2008)
The Ethiopian intellectual Anberber returns to his native country during the repressive totalitarian regime of Haile Mariam Mengistu and the recognition of his own displacement and powerlessness at the dissolution of his people's humanity and social values. After several years spent studying medicine in Germany, he finds the country of his youth replaced by turmoil. His dream of using his craft to improve the health of Ethiopians is squashed by a military junta that uses scientists for its own political ends. Seeking the comfort of his countryside home, Anberber finds no refuge from violence. The solace that the memories of his youth provide is quickly replaced by the competing forces of military and rebelling factions. Anberber needs to decide whether he wants to bear the strain or piece together a life from the fragments that lie around him.
Director:
Haile Gerima
Writer:
Haile Gerima
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Aaron Arefe as Anberber |
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Abiye Tedla as Tesfaye |
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Takelech Beyene as Tadfe |
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Teje Tesfahun as Azanu |
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Nebiyu Baye as Ayalew |
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Wuhib Bayu as Abdul |
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Araba E. Johnston Arthur as Cassandra |
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Veronika Avraham as Gabi |
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Mengistu Zelalem as Anberber as a child |
| Directing | Haile Gerima | Director |
| Writing | Haile Gerima | Screenplay |
| Crew | Mario Masini | Cinematography |
| Editing | Haile Gerima | Editor |
| Editing | Loren Lillian | Editor |
| Sound | Vijay Iyer | Music |
| Sound | Jorga Mesfin | Music |
| Production | Haile Gerima | Producer |
| Production | Philippe Avril | Producer |
| Production | Karl Baumgartner | Producer |
| Production | Marie-Michèlegravele Cattelain | Producer |
