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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.2 / 100
2008·Drama·2h 20m

TEZA

The Ethiopian intellectual Anberber returns to his native country during the repressive totalitarian regime of Haile Mariam Mengistu and the recognition of his own displacement and powerlessness at the dissolution of his people's humanity and social values. After several years spent studying medicine in Germany, he finds the country of his youth replaced by turmoil. His dream of using his craft to improve the health of Ethiopians is squashed by a military junta that uses scientists for its own political ends. Seeking the comfort of his countryside home, Anberber finds no refuge from violence. The solace that the memories of his youth provide is quickly replaced by the competing forces of military and rebelling factions. Anberber needs to decide whether he wants to bear the strain or piece together a life from the fragments that lie around him.

Above the Line
Haile Gerima·DirectorHaile Gerima·ScreenplayVijay Iyer·MusicHaile Gerima·Editor
Cast
Aaron Arefe·AnberberAbiye Tedla·TesfayeTakelech Beyene·TadfeTeje Tesfahun·AzanuNebiyu Baye·AyalewWuhib Bayu·AbdulAraba E. Johnston Arthur·CassandraVeronika Avraham·GabiMengistu Zelalem·Anberber as a child
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Haile Gerima·Director
Writing· 1
Haile Gerima·Screenplay
Editing· 2
Haile Gerima·EditorLoren Lillian·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Vijay Iyer·MusicJorga Mesfin·Music
Production· 4
Haile Gerima·ProducerPhilippe Avril·ProducerKarl Baumgartner·ProducerMarie-Michèlegravele Cattelain·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Mario Masini·Cinematography
By the Numbers
67.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Watchful, Contemplative
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The upper half of the poster features a close-up of a man's face, partially obscured by a horizontal wooden beam and some green foliage in the foreground. He ha”

Key Elements
Wooden BeamFoliage
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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