Min Alesh? (literally "What do you have?") is a 2019 Ethiopian drama film directed and produced by Amleset Muchie. Produced by Maya Film Production, the film starts Amleset Muchie as the main character, while Alebachew Mekonnen, Dirbwork Seyifu. Haddis D. Tadesse and Henok Wondimu as supporting roles. The film was theatrically released on 14 July 2019.[1][2]

Min Alesh?
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAmleset Muchie
Produced byAmleset Muchie
StarringAmleset Muchie
Alebachew Mekonnen
Dirbwork Seyifu
Haddis D. Tadesse
Henok Wondimu
Production
company
Maya Film Production
Release date
  • 14 July 2019 (2019-07-14)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryEthiopia
LanguagesAmharic
English

The story follows Selam, living in poverty, strengthen her life through running and leads her to international success.[2]

Plot

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The film is set in Merkat market where the story follows 21-year-old Selam, who is living in poverty. The story tells Selam transformation of her life with hope and courage, changing her family conditions through running. This leads her way to compete in international competition.[3][4][5]

Awards

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In 2020, American based New African Film Festival offered an award to Min Alesh.[6]

Casts

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  • Alebachew Mekonnen
  • Amleset Muchie
  • Dirbwork Seyifu
  • Haddis D. Tadesse
  • Henok Wondimu

Other roles

References

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  1. ^ AM1 (2019-07-15). "Amleset Muchie's launch press conference – Min Alesh Film | Abbay Media - Ethiopia". abbaymedia.info. Retrieved 2024-11-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b "Min Alesh?". www.africanfilmfestival.org. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  3. ^ Studies, Program in Film and Media (2022-03-03). "African Film Festival: Min Alesh (Changed the Day)". Program in Film and Media Studies. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  4. ^ "Min Alesh? | African Film Festival, Inc". Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  5. ^ "Min alesh?". BAMPFA. 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  6. ^ Magazine, Tadias. "Three Ethiopian Films Featured at New African Film Festival in U.S. at Tadias Magazine". Retrieved 2024-11-17.
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