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Harvest: 3,000 Years

Harvest: 3,000 Years

Genres

Drama

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In this meditative film the everyday lives of poor Ethiopian peasants are shown using documentary as well as storytelling techniques, with its drama arising out of the timeless yet persistent issues of their lives.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Amharic

Runtime

150 mins

Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

01 September 1975

Country

Ethiopia

Cast

Kasu Asfaw

Kasu Asfaw

Mother

Gebru Kasa

Gebru Kasa

Worke Kasa

Worke Kasa

Melaku Makonen

Melaku Makonen

Father

Worke Kasa

Worke Kasa

Daughter

Adane Melaku

Adane Melaku

Son

Harege-Weyn Tafere

Harege-Weyn Tafere

Grandmother

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