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Teza

2008Movie2 h 20 min

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic78–Rotten Tomatoes88%80%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic78–Rotten Tomatoes88%80%

Summary

The Ethiopian intellectual Anberber returns to his native country during the repressive totalitarian regime of Haile Mariam Mengistu and the recognition of his own displacement and powerlessness at the dissolution of his people's humanity and social values.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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  • You want fast pacing
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Directed by
Haile Gerima
Written by
Haile Gerima
Produced by
Karl Baumgartner, Philippe Avril, Haile Gerima
Music by
Vijay Iyer, Jorga Mesfin

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Facts

September 2, 2008 · 2 h 20 min · Violence

Released
September 2, 2008
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Amharic
Also spoken
German, English
Made in
Ethiopia, France, Germany
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Teza?"

Questions about Teza

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Teza?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Teza worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 78).

Will I feel good after watching Teza?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Teza plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Teza in English?

AmharicGermanEnglish

No, it was made in Amharic, with some German and English.