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Anbessa

2019Feature documentary1h 25mCC

A boy navigates modernization by becoming a lion (anbessa).

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A film by Mo Scarpelli

Rake Films
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Released
2019
Genre
Feature documentary, Documentary, Adventure
Runtime
1h 25m
Filmed in
Ethiopia · Italy · USA
Audio
English · Stereo
Subtitles
6 languages
Quality
FHD
Aspect ratio
16:9

About the film

A boy becomes a lion to fight back against what he cannot control.

A boy caught between an ancient and a new world navigates modernization on his own terms. By becoming a lion, anbessa, he can fight back against the forces outside of his control.

Directed by
Mo Scarpelli
Studio
Rake Films
Distributed by
Rake Films
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What people are saying

  • NomineeBerlinale2019
  • Official SelectionIDFA2019
  • Official SelectionDOC NYC2019
  • Official SelectionHot Docs2019
  • Best DirectorMountain Film Telluride2019
  • El Mirador PrizeMiradasDoc 2019
  • ECFA AwardOlympia Intl Festival for Children & Youth2019
  • Special Mention for Best DocumentaryDurban Intl Film Festival2019
  • Official Selection22° Thessoloniki Documentary Festival2019
  • Official SelectionRooftop Films2019
  • Best CinematographySola Luna Doc Fest (Italy)2019
  • Best Cinematography PrizeSocial Impact Media Awards (SIMA)2019
“Eloquent... a tender portrait”
Sight & Sound
“A masterful work of sensory ethnography.”
Film Stage
“Visually arresting... incredibly fascinating and absolutely worth watching.”
Film Threat
“ANBESSA does not play tricks... beautiful, humorous and thought-provoking.”
Little Village
“Hope and despair intermingle in a profoundly cinematic mix.”
Hammer to Nail

Inside the film

Cast & crew

  • Asalif TewoldLead Actor · self
  • Mo ScarpelliDirector, Cinematographer
  • Nico LeunenEditor
  • Thomas PootersEditor
  • Gelila BekeleExecutive Producer
  • Caitlin Mae BurkeProducer
  • Daniela PerissiExecutive Producer
  • Erik K. SkodvinComposer

Extras included

Included when you rent or buy.

  • Locked until you rent or buy0:39

    Asalif and the bird

    Making Of

  • Locked until you rent or buy4:30

    BTS Asalif update 2022

    Bonus

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