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Amakki

A dream-like exploration of womanhood in Sidama, Ethiopia.

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  • Drama
  • Documentary

Overview

A dream-like exploration of the interconnected lives of two women and two children, celebrating the profound moments of love, loss, and resilience that shape the tapestry of womanhood. Set to the backdrop of Sidama's coffee-growing hills, 'Amakki', meaning 'your mother', captures the intricate threads that bind these women to the land, to each other, and to the unspoken essence of motherhood. The language spoken in this film is Sidaamu Afoo.

Keywords

  • family
  • motherhood
  • ethiopia
  • women
  • coffee
  • woman

Details

Status
Released
Release date
May 3, 2024
Original language
Oromo
Cinematography
Christopher Hausler
Budget
$50,000
Revenue
Not recorded
Amakki (2024) | Kinocult