
Difret
Difret
2014 • Films • Drama/1 h 39 mins
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Details
A true story. 14-year-old Hirut is on her way home when men on horses swoop in and kidnap her. She fought back but accidently killed her would-be husband. Tenacious young lawyer Meza’s decision to defend Hirut threatens not only her career but her life.
Director
Zeresenay Berhane Mehari
Country
Ethiopia
Language
Amharic
Details
A true story. 14-year-old Hirut is on her way home when men on horses swoop in and kidnap her. She fought back but accidently killed her would-be husband. Tenacious young lawyer Meza’s decision to defend Hirut threatens not only her career but her life.
Director
Zeresenay Berhane Mehari
Country
Ethiopia
Language
Amharic
Accolades

Best Film (Panorama Audience Award)
Berlin International Film Festival, 2014


World Cinema – Dramatic (Audience Award)
Sundance Film Festival, 2014


Best Film (Panorama Audience Award)
Berlin International Film Festival, 2014


World Cinema – Dramatic (Audience Award)
Sundance Film Festival, 2014

Critics
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...'"A quiet and powerful drama, based on a true story, that relies on familiar storytelling tropes"'
The Hollywood Reporter
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...' "...shows the extraordinary talent and creativity of Ethiopian filmmakers."'
Huffington Post
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