Red Leaves
Synopsis
Meseganio Tadela is an obstinate man. He immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia with his family 28 years ago and chose to zealously retain his Ethiopian culture. He belongs to a rapidly disappearing generation. Tadela sets out on a journey through his children’s homes after losing his wife. Coming to know some of life’s harsh new realities, he tries to survive in his own way.
Credits
Director(s)
Bazzi Gete
Producer(s)
Elad Peleg, Haggai Arad
Script
Bazzi Gete
Cinematography
Edan Sasson
Editor
Lev Goltser
Cast
Debebe Eshetu, Hanna Haiela, Ruti Asarsai, Meir Desse, Shula Mola, Solomon Mersha
Original Language
Hebrew, Amharic
Subtitles
English, French, German
Produced with the help of
“Israel Film Fund”, “Avi-Chai” foundation, “Gesher” film-fund, The Israeli cable and satellite council, Yes and the pais council for culture.
Broadcaster
Yes
Sound designer
Yuri Primanko
Festival Highlights
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Winner
Best Leading Actor Golden Leopard AwardCanada International Film and Television Festival2015 -
Winner
Winner of the Anat Pirchi Award for Best Debut FilmJerusalem International Film Festival2014 -
Winner
FIPRESCI - the International Federation of Film Critics Award2014
Afrikamera , Germany, 2018
CinemAfrica Film Festival, Sweden, 2016
Helsinki African Film Festival, Finland, 2016
Cinemed Montpellier International Film Festival, France, 2015
Africa International Film Festival, Nigeria, 2015
New York African Film Festival, USA, 2015
BFI London International Film Festival, UK, 2015
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2015
Matatu International Film Festival, USA, 2015
The Pan African Film Festival, USA, 2015
Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel, 2014
Cinema South International Film Festival, Israel, 2014
Reviews
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"A Fantastic New Film About Ethiopians in Israel"
- Jewniverse
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"Beautifully acted and carefully written, it shows a side of Israel that doesn't make it to the big screen much."
- Jerusalem Post
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"A great introduction to the growing disillusion with the Israeli 'melting pot'."
- Yael Even Or, Africa is a Country