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Teza (2008)
Directed by Haile Gerima
Drama · 2h 20m
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.
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Haile Gerima
- Screenplay
- Haile Gerima
- Editor
- Haile Gerima, Loren Lillian
- Producer
- Karl Baumgartner, Haile Gerima, Philippe Avril, Marie-Michèlegravele Cattelain
Details
- Release date
- 2008-09-02
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- AM
- Spoken languages
- German, English, Amharic
- Countries
- Ethiopia, France, Germany
- Production
- Negod-Gwad Productions, Pandora Film, Unlimited