Film

Teza

7.5

2h 20m

2008

Synopsis

The Ethiopian intellectual Anberber returns to his native country during the repressive totalitarian regime of Haile Mariam Mengistu and the recognition of his own displacement and powerlessness at the dissolution of his people's humanity and social values. After several years spent studying medicine in Germany, he finds the country of his youth replaced by turmoil. His dream of using his craft to improve the health of Ethiopians is squashed by a military junta that uses scientists for its own political ends. Seeking the comfort of his countryside home, Anberber finds no refuge from violence. The solace that the memories of his youth provide is quickly replaced by the competing forces of military and rebelling factions. Anberber needs to decide whether he wants to bear the strain or piece together a life from the fragments that lie around him.

Director

Haile Gerima

Trailer

Drama

returnethiopia

Cast & Crew

Aaron Arefe

as Anberber

Abiye Tedla

as Tesfaye

Takelech Beyene

as Tadfe

Teje Tesfahun

as Azanu

Nebiyu Baye

as Ayalew

Wuhib Bayu

as Abdul

Araba E. Johnston Arthur

as Cassandra

Veronika Avraham

as Gabi

Mengistu Zelalem

as Anberber as a child

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