Kezkaza Welafen
ቀዝቃዛ ወላፈን
“The first big hit in Ethiopian cinema, the breakthrough that opened the doors for that followed”
Synopsis
Set in the Sidist Kilo campus of Addis Ababa University, Kezkaza Welafen directly addresses the social tensions of everyday life for Ethiopian university students with the dangers of HIV/AIDS as its central theme. It follows the story of the female protagonist Selam, a promising university student and advocate for the prevention of HIV/AIDS who secretly believes she too is living with the disease.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Shimelis Abera
Brook
Lulit Assefa
Selam
Tesfu Berhane
Aster Bedane
Tilahun Elfineh
Solomon Bogale
Muluken Teshome
Mekdes Zedwe
Emebet W/Gebriel
Andualem Shiferaw
Belaynesh Amede
Chrotaw Kelkay
Woinishet Kebede
Saba Teshome
Girma Gemechu
Himself - Nightclub Singer #1/"Temechignalesh"
Haileye Tadesse
Himself - Nightclub Singer #2/"Imegnahule"
Gossaye Tesfaye
Himself - Nightclub Singer #3
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodros Teshome
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodros Teshome, Ayele Eshetu
- Original Score
- Elias Melka, Abinet Agonafir
- Original Title
- ቀዝቃዛ ወላፈን
- Country of Origin
- Ethiopia
- Spoken Languages
- Amharic
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Sebastopol Films, Teddy Studios, Nahom Records Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodros Teshome
Theodros Teshome, Ayele Eshetu
Elias Melka, Abinet Agonafir
Theodros Teshome
Theodros Teshome
Department Leadership Roster
Theodros Teshome
Writer
Theodros Teshome
Director of Photography
Ayele Eshetu
Writer
Theodros Teshome
Producer
Theodros Teshome
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kezkaza Welafen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kezkaza Welafen about?
Set in the Sidist Kilo campus of Addis Ababa University, Kezkaza Welafen directly addresses the social tensions of everyday life for Ethiopian university students with the dangers of HIV/AIDS as its central theme. It follows the story of the female protagonist Selam, a promising university student and advocate for the prevention of HIV/AIDS who secretly believes she too is living with the disease.
Who directed Kezkaza Welafen?
Kezkaza Welafen was directed by Theodros Teshome.
Who stars in Kezkaza Welafen?
The principal cast of Kezkaza Welafen includes Shimelis Abera, Lulit Assefa, Tesfu Berhane, Aster Bedane, Tilahun Elfineh.
When was Kezkaza Welafen released and how long is it?
Kezkaza Welafen was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Kezkaza Welafen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kezkaza Welafen was composed by Elias Melka, Abinet Agonafir.