Katanga Nation

Name: Katanga Nation
Director: Hiwot Admasu Getaneh
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-04-15
Rating: 6.0

2022 · 27 min · ★ 6.0 · Documentary

In the district of Katanga, in Addis Ababa, Amele and her makeshift hostel welcome young people seeking refuge in the Ethiopian capital. Every day sees the arrival of a new person, a new experience, a new story. The filmmakers sensitively paint the portrait of a place and its residents.

Directed by Hiwot Admasu Getaneh

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