Made in Ethiopia (2024)
When a massive Chinese factory complex attempts a high-stakes expansion in rural Ethiopia, three women in search of prosperity have their faith in industrialization tested to the limit. Filmed over four years with singular access, Made in Ethiopia lifts the curtain on China’s historic but misunderstood impact on Africa, and explores contemporary Ethiopia at a moment of profound crisis. The film was awarded the Jury Special Mention at Tribeca Festival.
Directors: Xinyan Yu, Max Duncan.
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Motto Ma as herself |
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Workinesh Chala as herself |
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Beti Ashenafi as herself |
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Teshome Girma as himself |
| Directing | Xinyan Yu | Director |
| Directing | Max Duncan | Director |
| Camera | Max Duncan | Director of Photography |
| Production | Tamara Dawit | Producer |
| Editing | Biel Andrés | Editor |
| Production | Susan Jakes | Executive Producer |
| Production | Oli Harbottle | Executive Producer |
| Production | Max Duncan | Producer |
| Writing | Xinyan Yu | Writer |
| Production | Roger Graef | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Siyi Chen | Editor |
| Production | Sura Abera Amayu | Associate Producer |
| Production | Mehret Mandefro | Executive Producer |
| Production | Goush Fissehatsion Girmay | Associate Producer |
| Writing | Max Duncan | Writer |
| Production | Xinyan Yu | Producer |
| Sound | Ali Helnwein | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Jeppe Bødskov | Editor |
| Production | Anna Godas | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Steve Miller | Sound Designer |
| Editing | Jean Rheem | Consulting Editor |