Bibliograph

Difret, a Haile-Addis Pictures production ; written and directed by Zeresenay Berhane Mehari ; produced by Mehret Mandefro, Leelai Demoz, Zeresenay Berhane Mehari ; executive producer Angelina Jolie

Type

Label

Difret, a Haile-Addis Pictures production ; written and directed by Zeresenay Berhane Mehari ; produced by Mehret Mandefro, Leelai Demoz, Zeresenay Berhane Mehari ; executive producer Angelina Jolie

Language

amh

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Canadian Home Video Rating: PG

Main title

Difret

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

305

Responsibility statement

a Haile-Addis Pictures production ; written and directed by Zeresenay Berhane Mehari ; produced by Mehret Mandefro, Leelai Demoz, Zeresenay Berhane Mehari ; executive producer Angelina Jolie

Runtime

Summary

The practice of abduction into marriage is one of Ethiopia's oldest traditions. Hirut, a bright 14-year-old girl is on her way home from school when she is kidnapped. She tries to escape but, in an attempt to protect herself, mortally wounds her would-be husband. Difret tells the inspirational true story of Hirut and Meaza, the female lawyer who fought her case

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Classification