The Unknown Famine (1973)
A coverage of the 1973 Ethiopian famine by a British journalist
Jonathan Dimbleby’s landmark 1973 documentary “The Unknown Famine” stands as a pivotal moment in Ethiopian history—a journalistic endeavour that not only exposed a humanitarian crisis but inadvertently helped precipitate the end of Africa’s oldest monarchy. The footage was broadcast by ITV for its flagship affairs series named "This Week".
Director: Jonathan Dimbleby
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: October 18, 1973
Cast
- Jonathan Dimbleby - Self
- Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia - Self
Production: BBC, Thames Colour Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Amharic, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ethiopia, famine, humanitarian crisis, anti-famine efforts in ethiopia, ethiopian history, haile selassie
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Unknown Famine about?
- Jonathan Dimbleby’s landmark 1973 documentary “The Unknown Famine” stands as a pivotal moment in Ethiopian history—a journalistic endeavour that not only exposed a humanitarian crisis but inadvertently helped precipitate the end of Africa’s oldest monarchy. The footage was broadcast by ITV for its flagship affairs series named "This Week".
- Who directed The Unknown Famine?
- The Unknown Famine was directed by Jonathan Dimbleby.
- Who stars in The Unknown Famine?
- The Unknown Famine stars Jonathan Dimbleby, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia.
- How long is The Unknown Famine?
- The Unknown Famine has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is The Unknown Famine?
- The Unknown Famine is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Unknown Famine produced?
- The Unknown Famine was produced in United Kingdom.