Film · 2014
Difret
Directed by Zeresenay Mehari · starring Meron Getnet, Tizita Hagere and Shitaye Abraha
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Synopsis
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.
Where to watch Difret
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 99 min1 hour and 39 minutes
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Difret?
- 1 hour and 39 minutes (99 minutes).
- When was Difret released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 5 March 2015.
- Who directed Difret?
- Zeresenay Mehari.
- Who is in Difret?
- It stars Meron Getnet, Tizita Hagere and Shitaye Abraha.
- Where can I watch Difret?
- In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (7)- Director
- Zeresenay Mehari
- Writers
- Zeresenay Mehari
- Producers
- Angelina Jolie, Zeresenay Mehari
Photos and posters
All 15 photosReviews
Soundtrack
All 2 songs- OrbitalDenis Kilty feat, Elsie, Trailer
- Gambella BeautyRemixed Duke Mushroom
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