Screenings
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The River is a film that pays homage to culture and the experiences of women through the lens of Ethiopia and draws inspiration from the director’s childhood home, Kebena. The film not only celebrates the art of beauty, but will also highlight the systemic barriers women face in the context of forced marriage, education and water access.
Directors Spotlight
Herrana Addisu
Director
Herrana Addisu is an award-winning film director, multidisciplinary artist, and social impact strategist passionate about using storytelling to drive systemic change. Raised in Ethiopia, her work is rooted in her family’s migration journey and lifelong commitment to human rights. She is the founder of Chucha Studios, a creative production company.
- Year 2024
- Runtime 18 minutes
- Country Ethiopia
- Language Amharic
- Director Herrana Addisu
- Executive Producer Firehiwot Berhane Germay
- Cast Abeba Kassa Bezabeh, Ameran Zenbaba Worku, Betelhem Tezazu Tadesse, Mahlet Neges Merese, Memar Getnet Hibistu, Rahwa Tedros Mekonnen, Tigist Lemma Tsion, Tirufat Tekleab Abera, Yohanan Getachew Asefaw
- Cinematographer Tedos Teffera Tesfaye
- Editor Ababa Studio, Amanuel Girma Ashenafi, Tedos Teffera Tesfaye
- Production Design Rediet Haddis Yalew
- Sound Design Dagimawi Zelalem Tadesse, Ababa Studio
- Premiere Philadelphia
