Yenegen Alweldim (2016)
The most democratic game in a most undemocratic situation.
At a time of round-the-clock curfews, government surveillance and streets littered with the bodies of "anti-revolutionaries," Adugna struggles to maintain some normality and train his football team. When the team's rising stars are put under surveillance, Adugna's wife pleads with him to quit his passion and conform, but he knows this would mean forcible recruitment into the government-approved security force. Based on the book by sports journalist Genene Mekuria, the film depicts one of Ethiopia's darkest moments and uses football as a beacon of hope and distraction from the impounding fear of the Qey Shibir (Red Terror) of 1977–78.
Director: Abraham Gezahagne Assefa
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: January 1, 2016
Cast
Screenplay
- Abraham Gezahagne Assefa (Co-Writer)
Country: Ethiopia
Language: Amharic
Original Language: am
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yenegen Alweldim about?
- At a time of round-the-clock curfews, government surveillance and streets littered with the bodies of "anti-revolutionaries," Adugna struggles to maintain some normality and train his football team. When the team's rising stars are put under surveillance, Adugna's wife pleads with him to quit his passion and conform, but he knows this would mean forcible recruitment into the government-approved security force. Based on the book by sports journalist Genene Mekuria, the film depicts one of Ethiopia's darkest moments and uses football as a beacon of hope and distraction from the impounding fear of the Qey Shibir (Red Terror) of 1977–78.
- Who directed Yenegen Alweldim?
- Yenegen Alweldim was directed by Abraham Gezahagne Assefa.
- Who stars in Yenegen Alweldim?
- Yenegen Alweldim stars Birhanu Digafe, Tesfaye Yimam, Hiwot Girma, Behabtu Fikadu, Dina Wondwesen, Henok Mekuriya.
- How long is Yenegen Alweldim?
- Yenegen Alweldim has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Yenegen Alweldim?
- Yenegen Alweldim is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Yenegen Alweldim produced?
- Yenegen Alweldim was produced in Ethiopia.