Tilefegn

Tilefegn

To outsmart a protective father, a wealthy girl and her driver's best friend will turn a traditional taboo: bridal kidnapping.

2015 · 103 min · Romance, Comedy, Drama

Tilefegn (ጥለፈኝ) is an emotional Ethiopian romantic drama that tackles the weight of traditional bride kidnapping (telefa) through a modern cinematic lens. Starring the captivating Selam Tesfaye as a rich high schooler falling in love with her driver's best friend. The film follows a young couple navigating intense parental disapproval, social boundaries, and the painful clash between personal freedom and deep-rooted family expectations.

Directed by Mulualem Getachew

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Selam Tesfaye Lidya
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