Teza


2h 20m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Anberber finishes his studies in Germany and returns post-graduate to Ethiopia. He is full of hope that he can support his country with his newly acquired knowledge. However, he ends up struggling with disillusionment, desperately grappling with his own foreignness and homeland.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Arte; Pandora Film Produktion; Trigon Films; Westdeutscher Rundfunk (Wdr)
Distribution Company
Atlantis; Brunbro Films

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 20m

Synopsis

Anberber finishes his studies in Germany and returns post-graduate to Ethiopia. He is full of hope that he can support his country with his newly acquired knowledge. However, he ends up struggling with disillusionment, desperately grappling with his own foreignness and homeland.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Arte; Pandora Film Produktion; Trigon Films; Westdeutscher Rundfunk (Wdr)
Distribution Company
Atlantis; Brunbro Films

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 20m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of four awards including the Special Jury Prize, the Osella for Best Screenplay, "The circle is not round. Cinema for peace and the richness of diversity" Award, Cinema for UNICEF commendation and a recipient of the Signis Award Special Mention at the 2008 Venice International Film Festival.

Winner of the Muhr AsiaAfrica Feature Best Composer Award at the 2008 Dubai International Film Festival.

Released in United States Spring April 2, 2010

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States October 2008

Released in United States December 2008

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States July 2009

Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Competition) August 27-September 6, 2008.

Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) October 15-30, 2008.

Shown at Dubai International Film Festival (Muhr AsiaAfrica Feature) December 11-18, 2008.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Spectrum) January 21-February 1, 2009.

Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Horizons) July 3-11, 2009.

Released in United States Spring April 2, 2010 (NYC)

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Competition) August 27-September 6, 2008.)

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) October 15-30, 2008.)

Released in United States December 2008 (Shown at Dubai International Film Festival (Muhr AsiaAfrica Feature) December 11-18, 2008.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Spectrum) January 21-February 1, 2009.)

Released in United States July 2009 (Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Horizons) July 3-11, 2009.)

Winner of the Dioraphte Award for Best Hubert Bals Fund Supported Film at the 2009 Rotterdam International Film Festival.