... “a cinephile’s brain,” and while music has long been a passion for the Canadian-bred son of Ethiopian immigrants, “my first love was always film,” says Telfaye, who’s currently on tour as The Weeknd.
(CannesFilmFestival) ... Written and directed by Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay, an Ethiopian student at SRFTI, the 23-minute film has been selected for the prestigious La Cinef section, which highlights the work of student filmmakers from across the globe.
Historically, Ethiopian and Eritrean cinema has faced numerous obstacles, including limited access to film education and resources ... The platform promises to be a distribution hub for East African films, making them accessible to global viewers.