Katanga Nation

Katanga Nation

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 Beza Hailu Lemma

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