Feature film, fiction, 94′, 2015

Director
Yared Zeleké

Coproduction
Slum Kid Films (Ethiopia), Gloria Films (France), Heimat Films (Germany), Film Farms (Norway) and Dublin Films (France)

Distribution
Haut et Court

International sales
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Infos

 

Synopsis


Lamb is a coming-of-age drama about 9 year-old Ephraim and his constant companion sheep, Chuni, in the vast volcanic canyon land of Ethiopia. Ephraim’s affection for Chuni deepened after he lost his mother the year before. Consequently, his beloved father sends him and Chuni faraway from their drought-stricken homeland to live with his distant relatives in a greener part of the country. Ephraim soon finds himself to be a homesick outcast who is always getting into trouble. When his uncle orders him to slaughter the sheep for the upcoming holiday feast, Ephraim devises a devious scheme to save Chuni and return to his homeland.

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Festivals

 

2015


Festival de Cannes – Un certain regard (2015)
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival – Another View (2015)
New Zealand International Film Festival (2015)
2 Riversides Film Festival (2015)
Toronto International Film Festival – Contemporary World Cinema (2015)
Milano Film Festival – Feature Film Competition (2015)
BFI London Film Festival (2015)
Carthage Film Festival (2015)
International Film Festival Rotterdam (2015)
Busan International Film Festival – Flash Forward (2015)
Jewish Film Festival (New-York)
Palm Springs Festival (USA)
Rotterdam film festival (Netherland)

Technical infos

Feature film, fiction, 94', 2015

Director : Yared Zeleké

Coproduction : Slum Kid Films (Ethiopia), Gloria Films (France), Heimat Films (Germany), Film Farms (Norway) and Dublin Films (France)

Shooting: October/November, Ethiopia (Gondor, Bale)

Screenplay: Yared Zeleke
Cinematography: Josée Deshaies
Editing : Véronique Bruque
Cast :
 Rediat Amare, Kidist Siyum, Welela Assefa

Funding/Labs

With the support of the Aquitaine Region (on hold), CNC – Aide au Cinéma du Monde, MEDIA Founds / ACP, FFA et CNC – mini-traety Franco-German, ZDF / Arte, Sorfond, Doha Film Institute, EZEF, Vision Sud Est.

 

Synopsis


Lamb is a coming-of-age drama about 9 year-old Ephraim and his constant companion sheep, Chuni, in the vast volcanic canyon land of Ethiopia. Ephraim’s affection for Chuni deepened after he lost his mother the year before. Consequently, his beloved father sends him and Chuni faraway from their drought-stricken homeland to live with his distant relatives in a greener part of the country. Ephraim soon finds himself to be a homesick outcast who is always getting into trouble. When his uncle orders him to slaughter the sheep for the upcoming holiday feast, Ephraim devises a devious scheme to save Chuni and return to his homeland.

Trailer


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