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Teza (2008)

Teza

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2h 20m

Drama

September 2nd, 2008

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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.

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7 wins and 3 nominations

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Cast

Aaron Arefe
Anberber
Abiye Tedla
Tesfaye
Takelech Beyene
Tadfe
Teje Tesfahun
Azanu
Nebiyu Baye
Ayalew
Wuhib Bayu
Abdul
Araba E. Johnston Arthur
Cassandra
Veronika Avraham
Gabi
Mengistu Zelalem
Anberber as a child
Ahmad Abedini Masouleh
Sullan
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Directors

Haile Gerima
Full cast & crew

Producers

Philippe Avril
producer
Karl Baumgartner
producer
Marie-Michèlegravele Cattelain
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Haile Gerima
screenplay
Full cast & crew

Keywords

village
shaman
friendship
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Country of Origin

Ethiopia
Germany
France

Languages

Amharic
German
English

Release Dates

March 27th, 2009 (Argentina) (Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema)
July 28th, 2010 (Belgium)
October 17th, 2008 (Brazil) (São Paulo International Film Festival)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

Teza (original title)
Teza (Argentina) (festival title)
Teza (Ethiopia)
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Running Times

140 min
140 min (Canada) (Toronto International)

Sound Mixes

Dolby Digital

Production Companies

Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
Unlimited
Negod-Gwad Productions
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Distribution Companies

trigon-film (Austria)
trigon-film (Austria) (special edition)
Atlantis Distribution (France)
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Other Companies

Konken Studios (sound post-production)
Autonomous Entertainment (marketing strategist)

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