Break the Blade (2021)
A young woman gets tricked by her mom into getting circumcised for a traditional ritual practice shortly after her sister died from the same practice.
Sebari Milach is an awareness film aimed at showing the dark ritualistic practices of female circumcision illegally practiced in Africa. This film touches on a true story about a young Ethiopian girl who gets tricked by her mother into getting circumcised at a ritual purification ceremony shortly after her sister passed away from the same practice.
Director: Lethabo Mokgatle
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: December 15, 2021
Cast
- Semenesh Cheksa - Afia
- Rediet Worku - Mom
- Sofonias Feleke - Tribesman 1
- Wubetu Shimelash - Tribesman 2
- Angelique Munyange - Girl 1
- Faeben Fulford - Girl 2
- Mikael Hylu - Tribal Chief
- Sihle Vilakazi - Lady 1
Screenplay
- Lethabo Mokgatle (Screenplay)
Production: Neauvau Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: Amharic
Original Language: en
Keywords
african, woman director, black awareness, women's rights, awareness, social awareness, mysterious events, women of color, female, cultures of west africa, fgm
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Break the Blade about?
- Sebari Milach is an awareness film aimed at showing the dark ritualistic practices of female circumcision illegally practiced in Africa. This film touches on a true story about a young Ethiopian girl who gets tricked by her mother into getting circumcised at a ritual purification ceremony shortly after her sister passed away from the same practice.
- Who directed Break the Blade?
- Break the Blade was directed by Lethabo Mokgatle.
- Who stars in Break the Blade?
- Break the Blade stars Semenesh Cheksa, Rediet Worku, Sofonias Feleke, Wubetu Shimelash, Angelique Munyange, Faeben Fulford.
- How long is Break the Blade?
- Break the Blade has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Break the Blade?
- Break the Blade is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Break the Blade produced?
- Break the Blade was produced in United States of America.