The Father
During the Derg Period in Ethiopia, artist Alazar provides safety for his politically involved friend Jonas. There is a heavy personal price for Alazar and his wife, Rahel, to pay for his action. Alazar ends up in prison, but is eventually released. This film examines his life and the sudden reasons that lead up to his death.
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The Father
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2000
Runtime
0h 26m
Genres
Drama
Original Title
The Father
Director
Ermias Woldeamlak
Description
During the Derg Period in Ethiopia, artist Alazar provides safety for his politically involved friend Jonas. There is a heavy personal price for Alazar and his wife, Rahel, to pay for his action. Alazar ends up in prison, but is eventually released. This film examines his life and the sudden reasons that lead up to his death.
