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Difret

  • 2014
  • Unrated
  • 1h 39m
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6.9/10
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Meron Getnet and Tizita Hagere in Difret (2014)
Three hours outside of Addis Ababa, a bright 14-year-old girl is on her way home from school when men on horses swoop in and kidnap her. The brave Hirut grabs a rifle and tries to escape, but ends up shooting her would-be husband. In her village, the practice of abduction into marriage is common and one of Ethiopia's oldest traditions. Meaza Ashenafi, an empowered and tenacious young lawyer, arrives from the city to represent Hirut and argue that she acted in self-defense. Meaza boldly embarks on a collision course between enforcing civil authority and abiding by customary law, risking the continuing work of her women's legal-aid practice to save Hirut's life.
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A young lawyer travels to an Ethiopian village to represent Hirut, a 14-year-old girl who shot her would-be husband as he and others were practicing one of the nation's oldest traditions: ab... Read allA young lawyer travels to an Ethiopian village to represent Hirut, a 14-year-old girl who shot her would-be husband as he and others were practicing one of the nation's oldest traditions: abduction into marriage.A young lawyer travels to an Ethiopian village to represent Hirut, a 14-year-old girl who shot her would-be husband as he and others were practicing one of the nation's oldest traditions: abduction into marriage.

  • Director
    • Zeresenay Mehari
  • Writer
    • Zeresenay Mehari
  • Stars
    • Meron Getnet
    • Tizita Hagere
    • Abel Abebe
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.4K
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    • Director
      • Zeresenay Mehari
    • Writer
      • Zeresenay Mehari
    • Stars
      • Meron Getnet
      • Tizita Hagere
      • Abel Abebe
    • 15User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Meron Getnet
    Meron Getnet
    • Meaza Ashenafi
    Tizita Hagere
    Tizita Hagere
    • Hirut Assefa
    Abel Abebe
    • Militia Man
    Shitaye Abraha
    • Etaferaw Teshagen
    Genene Alemu
    • Dr. Tamrat
    Semahegn Alemu
    • Customary Judge
    Teferi Alemu
    • Village Judge
    Deribwork Assefa
    • Mrs. Belaynesh
    Haregewine Assefa
    • Membere Yohannes
    Hiwot Assefa
    • Emmet - the secretary
    Yohannes Belay
    • Alemu
    Mehret Belete
    • Militia Man
    Getachew Debalke
    • Mr. Hiruy
    Yeneneh Engedawok
    • Village Teacher
    Tewodros Jembere
    • Customary Judge
    Kiya Kennha
    • Aregash Assefa
    Tesfaye Kinfe
    • Alemayehu
    Mekonen Laeake
    • Assefa Bekele
    • Director
      • Zeresenay Mehari
    • Writer
      • Zeresenay Mehari
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    • Trivia
      "Difret" is based on an actual drama that took place in 1996 and whose main protagonist was Aberash Bekale, a young Ethiopian girl.
    • Soundtracks
      Orbital
      by Denis Kilty feat. Elsie (Trailer)

    User reviews15

    Featured review
    10/10

    Incredibly moving film

    This is a brave film that tells the true story about how Ethiopians can bring about change for themselves. It is based on the true story of Meaza Ashenafi, the founder of the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association and Aberash Bekele - two courageous woman that changed history together. The story is beautifully told and the cinematography is breathtaking. The acting is also unbelievable with powerful performances from both leads. I highly recommend watching it for anyone interested in women's rights, legal reform, and changing cultural practices. It is also a breath of fresh air to see African women positioned in a powerful stance in their own stories as opposed to the usual victim narratives that are too often told. Kudos to the entire film team. I can't wait to see what you make next.
    • daremercy
    • Jun 28, 2015
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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ethiopia
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Amharic
    • Also known as
      • Cesaret
    • Filming locations
      • Ethiopia
    • Production companies
      • Haile Addis Pictures
      • Truth Aid
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $49,667
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,777
      • Oct 25, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $97,205
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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