Synopsis

In this coming-of-age tale set in changing Ethiopia , a young boy, Asalif, finds himself caught between the ancient and the new as he attempts to navigate the modernization on his own terms. By “becoming” a lion (anbessa) he can fight back against the forces outside of his control.

• year 2019
• rating TN
• runtime 85
• director Mo Scarpelli
• country Italy/Ethiopia/USA
• Genre Biographical, Black Viewpoints, Coming of Age, Female Filmmaker
• Programs Documentary Features Competition

Screenings

• a/perture 27:00 pm, Wednesday, April 1 Buy Tickets
• a/perture 21:30 pm, Thursday, April 2 Buy Tickets