Teza

Teza

2008
2h 20m
7.5

7.5/10

25 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: AM

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Production Information

Production Companies
Negod-Gwad Productions Pandora Film Unlimited
Production Countries
Ethiopia France Germany
Spoken Languages
German English Amharic

Quick Facts

Original Title ጤዛ
Release Date September 2, 2008
Status Released
Language AM
IMDb ID tt1284592

Cast

Aaron Arefe
Aaron Arefe

Anberber

Abiye Tedla
Abiye Tedla

Tesfaye

Takelech Beyene
Takelech Beyene

Tadfe

Teje Tesfahun
Teje Tesfahun

Azanu

Nebiyu Baye
Nebiyu Baye

Ayalew

Wuhib Bayu
Wuhib Bayu

Abdul

Araba E. Johnston Arthur
Araba E. Johnston Arthur

Cassandra

Veronika Avraham
Veronika Avraham

Gabi

Mengistu Zelalem
Mengistu Zelalem

Anberber as a child

Key Crew

Haile Gerima
Director
Haile Gerima
Screenplay
Karl Baumgartner
Producer
Marie-Michèlegravele Cattelain
Producer
Haile Gerima
Producer
Philippe Avril
Producer