Difret
Synopsis
Three hours outside of Addis Ababa, a bright 14-year-old girl is on her way home from school when men on horses swoop in and kidnap her. The brave Hirut grabs a rifle and tries to escape, but ends up shooting her would-be husband. In her village the practice of abduction into marriage is common and one of Ethiopia’s oldest traditions. Meaza Ashenafi, an empowered and tenacious young lawyer, arrives from the city to represent Hirut and argue that she acted in self defense. Meaza boldly embarks on a collision course between enforcing civil authority and abiding by customary law, risking the ongoing work of her women’s legal aid practice to save Hirut’s life.
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Difret - Trailer (US)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Abu Dhabi Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zeresenay Mehari
- Screenplay & Story
- Zeresenay Mehari
- Original Score
- David Schommer, Dave Eggar
- Original Title
- Difret
- Country of Origin
- Ethiopia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Amharic
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Haile Addis Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zeresenay Mehari
Zeresenay Mehari
David Schommer, Dave Eggar
Monika Lenczewska
Jessica Rankin, Angelina Jolie, Francesca Zampi, Mehret Mandefro, Zeresenay Mehari
Department Leadership Roster
Zeresenay Mehari
Director
Zeresenay Mehari
Screenplay
Mehret Mandefro
Producer
Zeresenay Mehari
Producer
Leelai Demoz
Producer
Monika Lenczewska
Director of Photography
David Schommer
Original Music Composer
Dave Eggar
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Difret
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Difret about?
Three hours outside of Addis Ababa, a bright 14-year-old girl is on her way home from school when men on horses swoop in and kidnap her. The brave Hirut grabs a rifle and tries to escape, but ends up shooting her would-be husband. In her village the practice of abduction into marriage is common and one of Ethiopia’s oldest traditions. Meaza Ashenafi, an empowered and tenacious young lawyer, arrives from the city to represent Hirut and argue that she acted in self defense. Meaza boldly embarks on a collision course between enforcing civil authority and abiding by customary law, risking the ongoing work of her women’s legal aid practice to save Hirut’s life.
Who directed Difret?
Difret was directed by Zeresenay Mehari.
Who stars in Difret?
The principal cast of Difret includes Meron Getnet, Tizita Hagere, Haregewine Assefa, Brook Sheferaw, Mekonnen Leake.
When was Difret released and how long is it?
Difret was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Difret make at the box office?
Difret grossed $50K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Difret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Difret was composed by David Schommer, Dave Eggar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Difret?
Difret holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).