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: Max Duncan, Xinyan Yu.
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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 | Max Duncan | Director |
| Directing | Xinyan Yu | Director |
| Sound | Ali Helnwein | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Jeppe Bødskov | Editor |
| Editing | Biel Andrés | Editor |
| Editing | Siyi Chen | Editor |
| Camera | Max Duncan | Director of Photography |
| Production | Goush Fissehatsion Girmay | Associate Producer |
| Production | Sura Abera Amayu | Associate Producer |
| Production | Anna Godas | Executive Producer |
| Production | Oli Harbottle | Executive Producer |
| Production | Susan Jakes | Executive Producer |
| Production | Mehret Mandefro | Executive Producer |
| Production | Roger Graef | Executive Producer |
| Production | Tamara Dawit | Producer |
| Production | Xinyan Yu | Producer |
| Production | Max Duncan | Producer |
| Writing | Max Duncan | Writer |
| Writing | Xinyan Yu | Writer |
| Sound | Steve Miller | Sound Designer |
| Editing | Jean Rheem | Consulting Editor |