Anbessa
Asalif and his mother defy Ethiopia’s omnipresent modern housing development culture, by continuing to live a life characterised by proximity to nature and rootedness in community. The boy counters the ruptures in his accustomed surroundings and the threat posed by the hyena that haunts his neighbourhood by reinventing himself as a hero: as Anbessa, the lion.
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Anbessa
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 11, 2019
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Documentary, Drama
User Score
59%
Original Title
Anbessa
Production Companies
Rake Films
Director
Mo Scarpelli
Description
Asalif and his mother defy Ethiopia’s omnipresent modern housing development culture, by continuing to live a life characterised by proximity to nature and rootedness in community. The boy counters the ruptures in his accustomed surroundings and the threat posed by the hyena that haunts his neighbourhood by reinventing himself as a hero: as Anbessa, the lion.
