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Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Lamb (2015)
Ephraim is a young Ethiopian boy. His father leaves him and his sheep, from which he is inseparable, to be looked after by distant relatives far from his drought-ridden homeland. Ephraim isn’t very good at farming, but he has a hidden talent: he is an excellent cook. One day, his uncle tells him that they have to sacrifice his sheep for the next religious feast. The young boy, however, is ready to do anything to save his only friend and return home.
| Country | France, Ethiopia, Germany, Norway |
|---|---|
| Year | 2015 |
| Duration | 94 min |
| Rating | 12 |
| Subtitle | English, Czech |
| Directed by | Yared Zeleke |
| Screenplay | Yared Zeleke |
| Director of Photography | Josée Deshaies |
| Music | Christophe Chassol |
| Edited by | Véronique Bruque |
| Contact | Films Distribution |
Biography
Zelek Yared (1978) is a filmmaker of Ethiopian origin. In the USA, he graduated in international development at Clark University and screenwriting and directing at New York University. He's worked in the nonprofit sector in the USA, Ethiopia, Namibia and Norway. He has made short documentaries and feature films. In Ethiopia, he edited documentaries for the Industrial Development Organisation at the UN. He's making his feature-length debut with the drama Lamb (2015).