Difret
Originally released in 2014. Difret is a drama film. directed by Zeresenay Mehari.
Starring Meron Getnet, Tizita Hagere, and Haregewine Assefa
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (57 votes)
Box Office
$49.7K
Worldwide gross
Language
AM
Original language
Country
Ethiopia
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AM
- Revenue
- $49,667
Production Companies
- Haile Addis Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Difret?
Difret was directed by Zeresenay Mehari.
How long is Difret?
Difret has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Difret released?
Difret was released on August 10, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Difret?
The main cast of Difret includes Meron Getnet, Tizita Hagere, Haregewine Assefa, Brook Sheferaw, Mekonnen Leake.