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Difret

Difret
2014Films Drama1 h 39 mins
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.
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Difret
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Difret
Difret

Difret

Difret
2014Films Drama1 h 39 mins
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Difret
Difret
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
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Best Film (Panorama Audience Award)
Berlin International Film Festival, 2014
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World Cinema – Dramatic (Audience Award)
Sundance Film Festival, 2014
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Best Film (Panorama Audience Award)
Berlin International Film Festival, 2014
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World Cinema – Dramatic (Audience Award)
Sundance Film Festival, 2014
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Best Film (Panorama Audience Award)
Berlin International Film Festival, 2014
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World Cinema – Dramatic (Audience Award)
Sundance Film Festival, 2014
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Critics
...'"A quiet and powerful drama, based on a true story, that relies on familiar storytelling tropes"'
The Hollywood Reporter
...' "...shows the extraordinary talent and creativity of Ethiopian filmmakers."'
Huffington Post

Directors

Zeresenay Berhane Mehari

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