Gelila Mekonnen

Directed by Helen Tadesse, widely recognized as Ethiopia’s first female feature film director, the film follows Sara, a teenage girl coping with the aftermath of sexual assault. Isolated and struggling with psychological trauma, she navigates her life while searching for a sense of safety and connection.

Directed by Helen Tadesse, It is one of the first Ethiopian movies to transition from celluloid to video. the plot centers on the resilience and daily struggles of a group of siblings in Addis Ababa who must navigate life together following the death of their parents