CineAfriq Film Screening: The Father አባትዬው
COMING SOON & OPEN TO THE BU COMMUNITY!
The Father አባትዬው
When? Monday, Nov. 6th, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Where? Mugar Library, 3rd floor Estin Room (771 Commonwealth Ave)
Where? Mugar Library, 3rd floor Estin Room (771 Commonwealth Ave)
A short political thriller set in the tumultuous period of Ethiopian history that followed the deposing of Emperor Haile Selassie and the rise of a brutal military dictatorship. An apolitical young portrait artist finds an opportune moment to propose marriage to his model & girlfriend, but his life takes a downturn when he shelters his politically radicalized friend.
The film runs approx. 30 minutes.
Featuring a discussion with Director Ermias Woldeamlak via live video chat.
(Also… mark your calendars for next month’s film screening: Confusion Na Wa on Dec. 6th. Stay tuned!)
