Kezkaza Welafen (2003)

The first big hit in Ethiopian cinema, the breakthrough that opened the doors for that followed

Kezkaza Welafen (2003) poster

Set in the Sidist Kilo campus of Addis Ababa University, Kezkaza Welafen directly addresses the social tensions of everyday life for Ethiopian university students with the dangers of HIV/AIDS as its central theme. It follows the story of the female protagonist Selam, a promising university student and advocate for the prevention of HIV/AIDS who secretly believes she too is living with the disease.

Director: Theodros Teshome
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 129 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Abinet Agonafir, Elias Melka
Cinematography: Theodros Teshome
Production: Sebastopol Films, Teddy Studios, Nahom Records Inc.
Country: Ethiopia
Language: Amharic
Original Language: am
More Films by Director: Theodros Teshome
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kezkaza Welafen about?
Set in the Sidist Kilo campus of Addis Ababa University, Kezkaza Welafen directly addresses the social tensions of everyday life for Ethiopian university students with the dangers of HIV/AIDS as its central theme. It follows the story of the female protagonist Selam, a promising university student and advocate for the prevention of HIV/AIDS who secretly believes she too is living with the disease.
Who directed Kezkaza Welafen?
Kezkaza Welafen was directed by Theodros Teshome.
Who stars in Kezkaza Welafen?
Kezkaza Welafen stars Shimelis Abera, Lulit Assefa, Tesfu Berhane, Aster Bedane, Tilahun Elfineh, Solomon Bogale.
How long is Kezkaza Welafen?
Kezkaza Welafen has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
What genre is Kezkaza Welafen?
Kezkaza Welafen is a Drama film.
Where was Kezkaza Welafen produced?
Kezkaza Welafen was produced in Ethiopia.