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Anbessa

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A big condominium promises thousands of Ethiopians a better life. Constructed on the farmland of 10-year-old Asalif and his mother, it leaves them just a tool shed with no water.
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Cath Clarke Guardian 08/27/2020
3/5
In front of the camera Asalif is a natural; it's as if he is unaware that he's being filmed at all. Of course, that can't be true. Go to Full Review Musanna Ahmed Film Inquiry Jul 17
Scarpelli’s film benefits from a naturally striking production design, and the kids’ environmental stimuli speaks volumes of the imbalanced economic, social and political status of this land. Go to Full Review John Fink The Film Stage Jul 17
A masterful work of sensory ethnography even if falls a bit short of having an emotional impact, Anbessa is a tender and observant film that recalls the works of filmmakers like Lisandro Alonso, Ousmane Sembène, and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. Go to Full Review Mike McCahill Cinesthesia Jul 17
Scarpelli takes us somewhere we've never been, and tells a story nobody else has troubled to hear out. Go to Full Review Lorry Kikta Film Threat 12/02/2019
8/10
The most important thing about Anbessa is that it is gorgeous. Scarpelli's cinematography is visually arresting. Go to Full Review Lindsay Pugh Woman in Revolt 11/29/2019
Anbessa made me remember what it's like to be 10 years old: still imaginative and innocent but teetering on the edge of more sophisticated awareness. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Mo Scarpelli

Director

Asalif Tewold

Actor

Alem Sebisibe Ayitenfsu

Actor

Birtukan Biruk Aderi

Actor

Tigist Biruk Aderi

Actor

Meseret Dechasa

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Synopsis A big condominium promises thousands of Ethiopians a better life. Constructed on the farmland of 10-year-old Asalif and his mother, it leaves them just a tool shed with no water.
Director
Mo Scarpelli
Screenwriter
Mo Scarpelli
Production Co
Rake Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Amharic
Runtime
1h 25m