Teza

Teza (2008) is a drama film directed by Haile Gerima rated 7.5/10.

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.

Cast

Aaron Arefe

Anberber

Abiye Tedla

Tesfaye

Takelech Beyene

Tadfe

Teje Tesfahun

Azanu

Nebiyu Baye

Ayalew

Wuhib Bayu

Abdul

Araba E. Johnston Arthur

Cassandra

Veronika Avraham

Gabi

Mengistu Zelalem

Anberber as a child