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Difret
Difret
Difret
2014 • Films • Drama • 1 h 39 mins
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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

Award
Best Film (Panorama Audience Award)
Berlin International Film Festival, 2014
Award
Award
World Cinema – Dramatic (Audience Award)
Sundance Film Festival, 2014
Award

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

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