Adwa
አድዋ
Synopsis
In 1896, Ethiopia, an African nation, largely armed with spears and knives, defeats a well-equipped and organized Italian military bent on colonization.
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haile Gerima
- Original Score
- Mulatu Astatke
- Original Title
- አድዋ
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Ethiopia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Amharic, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, ARTE, Mypheduh Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haile Gerima
Mulatu Astatke
Agustín Cubano
Haile Gerima
Haile Gerima
Department Leadership Roster
Agustín Cubano
Director of Photography
Haile Gerima
Editor
Haile Gerima
Director
Mulatu Astatke
Original Music Composer
Haile Gerima
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Adwa.
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IMDb Archive
Ethiopia
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adwa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adwa about?
In 1896, Ethiopia, an African nation, largely armed with spears and knives, defeats a well-equipped and organized Italian military bent on colonization.
Who directed Adwa?
Adwa was directed by Haile Gerima.
Who stars in Adwa?
The principal cast of Adwa includes Not specified.
When was Adwa released and how long is it?
Adwa was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Adwa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adwa was composed by Mulatu Astatke.