Anbessa (2019)
A boy fights back against modernization by becoming a lion (anbessa).
Asalif and his mother defy Ethiopia’s omnipresent modern housing development culture, by continuing to live a life characterised by proximity to nature and rootedness in community. The boy counters the ruptures in his accustomed surroundings and the threat posed by the hyena that haunts his neighbourhood by reinventing himself as a hero: as Anbessa, the lion.
Director: Mo Scarpelli
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: February 11, 2019
Cast
- Asalif Tewold - self
Screenplay
Music: Erik Skodvin
Cinematography: Mo Scarpelli
Editing: Nico Leunen, Thomas Pooters
Production: Rake Films
Country: United States of America, Ethiopia, Italy
Language: Amharic
Original Language: am
More Films by Director: Mo Scarpelli
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Anbessa about?
- Asalif and his mother defy Ethiopia’s omnipresent modern housing development culture, by continuing to live a life characterised by proximity to nature and rootedness in community. The boy counters the ruptures in his accustomed surroundings and the threat posed by the hyena that haunts his neighbourhood by reinventing himself as a hero: as Anbessa, the lion.
- Who directed Anbessa?
- Anbessa was directed by Mo Scarpelli.
- Who stars in Anbessa?
- Anbessa stars Asalif Tewold.
- How long is Anbessa?
- Anbessa has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Anbessa?
- Anbessa is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Anbessa produced?
- Anbessa was produced in United States of America, Ethiopia, Italy.