Running Against the Wind
Running Against the Wind is a 2019 Ethiopian drama film directed by Jan Philipp Weyl. It was selected as the Ethiopian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1][2]
| Running Against the Wind | |
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| Directed by | Jan Philipp Weyl |
| Produced by | Saol Adinew Endale Samerawit Seid Kekebo Chris Naumann Andreas Seck Jan Philipp Weyl |
| Written by | Jan Philipp Weyl Michael Wogh |
| Starring | Mikiyas Wolde Ashenafi Nigusu |
| Music by | Teddy Mak Sileshi Demissie Kenny Allen |
| Cinematography | Mateusz Smolka |
| Edited by | Amanuel Tilahun Tadesse |
Release date |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Language | Amharic |
Plot
One brother dreams of becoming an Olympic runner while the other aspires to be a photographer. They go separate ways, but their paths cross again as adults.[2]
Cast
- Mikias Wolde as Solomon
- Ashenafi Nigusu as Abdi
- Joseph Reta Belay as Kiflom
- Samrawit Desalegn as Genet
- Genene Alemu as Coach
See also
References
- Braun, Liz (14 September 2019). "BRAUN: Ethiopia has Oscar fever". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- Holdsworth, Nick (14 September 2019). "Oscars: Ethiopia Selects 'Running Against the Wind' for Best International Feature Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
External links
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