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Running Against the Wind

  • 20192019
  • 1h 56m
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6.7/10
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Running Against the Wind (2019)
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In Ethiopia, two men are running to achieve their dreams.In Ethiopia, two men are running to achieve their dreams.In Ethiopia, two men are running to achieve their dreams.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
308
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  • Director
    • Jan Philipp Weyl
  • Writers
    • Jan Philipp Weyl
    • Michael Wogh
  • Stars
    • Ashenafi Nigusu
    • Mikias Wolde
    • Joseph Reta Belay
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jan Philipp Weyl
  • Writers
    • Jan Philipp Weyl
    • Michael Wogh
  • Stars
    • Ashenafi Nigusu
    • Mikias Wolde
    • Joseph Reta Belay
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Videos2

    Running Against the Wind
    Trailer 1:30
    Running Against the Wind
    Running Against the Wind - Trailer
    Trailer 1:30
    Running Against the Wind - Trailer

    Photos11

    Mikias Wolde and Yemariam Melkamu in Running Against the Wind (2019)
    Ferhane Beker and Alamudin Abduselam in Running Against the Wind (2019)
    Alamudin Abduselam and Mahlete Dereje in Running Against the Wind (2019)
    Mikias Wolde, Joseph Reta Belay, Sintayehu Geremew, Thomas Yohannes, and Fiseha Tesfaye in Running Against the Wind (2019)
    Mikias Wolde, Samrawit Desalegn, and Yemariam Melkamu in Running Against the Wind (2019)
    Running Against the Wind (2019)
    Running Against the Wind (2019)
    Running Against the Wind (2019)
    Mikias Wolde, Ashenafi Nigusu, Ferhane Beker, and Alamudin Abduselam in Running Against the Wind (2019)
    Running Against the Wind (2019)

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    Ashenafi Nigusu
    • Abdi Getachewas Abdi Getachew
    Mikias Wolde
    • Solomon Teferaas Solomon Tefera
    Joseph Reta Belay
    • Kiflomas Kiflom
    Ferhane Beker
    • Young Abdias Young Abdi
    Alamudin Abduselam
    • Young Solomonas Young Solomon
    Samrawit Desalegn
    • Genetas Genet
    Yemariam Melkamu
    • Fikiras Fikir
    Sintayehu Geremew
    • Jokeras Joker
    Genene Alemu
    • Coach Negussie Mariamas Coach Negussie Mariam
    Haile Gebreselassie
    • Haile Gebreselassieas Haile Gebreselassie
    Mestawot Abaynh
    • Joyride Girlas Joyride Girl
    Kenny Allen
    • Sport Journalistas Sport Journalist
    Sintayehu Arega
    • Tatek the Gangster Bossas Tatek the Gangster Boss
    Kiflom Aregawi
    • Sisayas Sisay
    Gebre Assfa
    • Gebreas Gebre
    Beyanesh Ayalew
    • Itiye Beyaneshas Itiye Beyanesh
    Temesgen Worku Baro
    • Fitsumas Fitsum
    Mustefa Beker
    • Abdi's Fatheras Abdi's Father
    • Director
      • Jan Philipp Weyl
    • Writers
      • Jan Philipp Weyl
      • Michael Wogh
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    In Ethiopia, two men are running to achieve their dreams.
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      • Drama
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    • Trivia
      Ethiopia's official submission for the Academy Awards.

    User reviews4

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    6/10
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    A script with a lot of potential.

    A movie that scatters dreams and hope wherever it is scarce. Not a flashy movie, but a slow and raw- paced one.

    Credit to the boys who for their amazing performance.
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    • deepudp
    • Sep 27, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2021 (Poland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ethiopia
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • This is the Official Site of Running Against the Wind.
    • Language
      • Amharic
    • Also known as
      • Biegnąc pod wiatr
    • Production companies
      • R&B Räuber & Banditen Film
      • Ac Independent Film
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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