TEZETA
ՅՈՒՇԵՐ
Synopsis
Modern Ethiopian big band orchestra music finds its unlikely origins in the royal adoption of 40 Jerusalem orphans of the Armenian Genocide by Emperor Haile Selassie. Their presence as the first royal imperial band would make way for the composed music of Ethiopia's first national anthem, the popularization of brass instruments, and in later decades, a jazz revolution that sweeps the country before descending into the throes of the communist Derg regime. Told through first-hand accounts with Ethiopian jazz greats such as Alemayehu Eshete, Mulatu Astatke, Girum Mezmur, as well as Sammy Yirga and while following Vahé, the only performing Armenian singer / musician in Addis Ababa, TEZETA opens the musical door to a light of memories of a jazz club, a beloved teacher, and a golden musical era forgotten by many.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Armenian Film Festival Australia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aramazt Kalayjian, Garegin Papoyan
- Screenplay & Story
- Aramazt Kalayjian
- Original Title
- ՅՈՒՇԵՐ
- Country of Origin
- Ethiopia
- Spoken Languages
- Amharic, Armenian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aramazt Kalayjian, Garegin Papoyan
Aramazt Kalayjian
Aramazt Kalayjian, Marie Claire Andrea, Vahan Khachatryan
Department Leadership Roster
Aramazt Kalayjian
Director
Garegin Papoyan
Director
Aramazt Kalayjian
Writer
Aramazt Kalayjian
Producer
Marie Claire Andrea
Producer
Vahan Khachatryan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About TEZETA
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What is TEZETA about?
Modern Ethiopian big band orchestra music finds its unlikely origins in the royal adoption of 40 Jerusalem orphans of the Armenian Genocide by Emperor Haile Selassie. Their presence as the first royal imperial band would make way for the composed music of Ethiopia's first national anthem, the popularization of brass instruments, and in later decades, a jazz revolution that sweeps the country before descending into the throes of the communist Derg regime. Told through first-hand accounts with Ethiopian jazz greats such as Alemayehu Eshete, Mulatu Astatke, Girum Mezmur, as well as Sammy Yirga and while following Vahé, the only performing Armenian singer / musician in Addis Ababa, TEZETA opens the musical door to a light of memories of a jazz club, a beloved teacher, and a golden musical era forgotten by many.
Who directed TEZETA?
TEZETA was directed by Aramazt Kalayjian, Garegin Papoyan.
Who stars in TEZETA?
The principal cast of TEZETA includes Mulatu Astatke, Alemayehu Eshete, Amha Eshete, Vahe Tilbian, Girum Mezmur.
When was TEZETA released and how long is it?
TEZETA was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.