Difret (2014)

Difret (2014) poster

Three hours outside of Addis Ababa, a bright 14-year-old girl is on her way home from school when men on horses swoop in and kidnap her. The brave Hirut grabs a rifle and tries to escape, but ends up shooting her would-be husband. In her village the practice of abduction into marriage is common and one of Ethiopia’s oldest traditions. Meaza Ashenafi, an empowered and tenacious young lawyer, arrives from the city to represent Hirut and argue that she acted in self defense. Meaza boldly embarks on a collision course between enforcing civil authority and abiding by customary law, risking the ongoing work of her women’s legal aid practice to save Hirut’s life.

Director: Zeresenay Mehari
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Schommer, Dave Eggar
Cinematography: Monika Lenczewska
Production: Haile Addis Pictures
Country: Ethiopia, United States of America
Language: Amharic
Box Office: $49,667
Original Language: am

Themes

Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror

Keywords

death penalty, kidnapping, ethiopia, human rights, child kidnapping

Trailer

Difret Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Difret about?
Three hours outside of Addis Ababa, a bright 14-year-old girl is on her way home from school when men on horses swoop in and kidnap her. The brave Hirut grabs a rifle and tries to escape, but ends up shooting her would-be husband. In her village the practice of abduction into marriage is common and one of Ethiopia’s oldest traditions. Meaza Ashenafi, an empowered and tenacious young lawyer, arrives from the city to represent Hirut and argue that she acted in self defense. Meaza boldly embarks on a collision course between enforcing civil authority and abiding by customary law, risking the ongoing work of her women’s legal aid practice to save Hirut’s life.
Who directed Difret?
Difret was directed by Zeresenay Mehari.
Who stars in Difret?
Difret stars Meron Getnet, Tizita Hagere, Haregewine Assefa, Brook Sheferaw, Mekonnen Leake.
How long is Difret?
Difret has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Difret?
Difret is a Drama film.
How much did Difret gross?
Difret grossed $49,667 worldwide.
Where was Difret produced?
Difret was produced in Ethiopia, United States of America.
What are the themes of Difret?
The themes of Difret include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror.