Ethiopian Films: 2014

Love is almost complicated…, well almost always. Most of the time, it leaves you confused and wondering if it was worth the effort in the first place; that is why they dub it ‘bitter sweet’. Even though the heart of the matter is mostly complex, there are always exceptions to the rule. There is a certain kind of love that finds its way amidst complications, trouble and doubt, which still manages to survive and last forever.

“Feker Be Agatami” is an Amharic film that premiered on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the National Theater. It is a kind of story that perfectly explains the kind of love referred to above. The film is about the relationship between a young man and a woman who are madly in love with each other but face considerable hardship when a third person who is also in love with the young woman comes between them.

Blen Media Production produced the film written and directed by Blen Mandefro. The film is categorized as romantic comedy. though you may not find anything funny in the scenes. The main characters include Ruta Mengesteab, Yonas Assefa and Daniel Gebeyehu.

“Feker Be Agatami” took a little over a year to make and cost over 550,000 birr.

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Mesay is a very successful and upcoming artist who is about to hit his long awaiting fans with his much anticipated new album.

His dream of success comes to a halt when suddenly his son goes missing; leaving Mesay feeling miserable and accusing everyone around him for the loss of his child. But nothing can prepare him for what he is about to discover as he desperately continues searching for his only child.

Director: Eskender Ali
Genre: Narrative Feature
Duration: 110 Min
Languages Amharic, English sub-title

It is a film that has began to grab audience attention all over the country because of its original story idea and unique production style. A number of young and renowned artists have taken part in the making of this extraordinary Ethiopian film.

Local Filmmakers and audiences alike are wondering why such a story has never been raised by many of the Ethiopian films previously produced.

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