Tilefegn
ጥለፈኝ
“To outsmart a protective father, a wealthy girl and her driver's best friend will turn a traditional taboo: bridal kidnapping.”
Synopsis
Tilefegn (ጥለፈኝ) is an emotional Ethiopian romantic drama that tackles the weight of traditional bride kidnapping (telefa) through a modern cinematic lens. Starring the captivating Selam Tesfaye as a rich high schooler falling in love with her driver's best friend. The film follows a young couple navigating intense parental disapproval, social boundaries, and the painful clash between personal freedom and deep-rooted family expectations.
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New Ethiopian Movie - Tilefegn 2016 Full movie (ጥለፈኝ ሙሉ ፊልም)
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-04-10
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mulualem Getachew
- Original Title
- ጥለፈኝ
- Spoken Languages
- Amharic
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
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What is Tilefegn about?
Tilefegn (ጥለፈኝ) is an emotional Ethiopian romantic drama that tackles the weight of traditional bride kidnapping (telefa) through a modern cinematic lens. Starring the captivating Selam Tesfaye as a rich high schooler falling in love with her driver's best friend. The film follows a young couple navigating intense parental disapproval, social boundaries, and the painful clash between personal freedom and deep-rooted family expectations.
Who directed Tilefegn?
Tilefegn was directed by Mulualem Getachew.
Who stars in Tilefegn?
The principal cast of Tilefegn includes Selam Tesfaye, Kassahun Fesseha.
When was Tilefegn released and how long is it?
Tilefegn was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.