Zeresenay Mehari

Trailblazing the film scene in Ethiopia, Zeresenay Mehari was born in 1978 in Addis Ababa, the capital city of the country. Active since the early 2000s, he has crafted a name for himself in the realm of drama, with his most notable film being "Difret" which won the Audience Award at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Mehari's style often involves a marriage of social commentary and emotional storytelling, addressing themes of societal norms and cultural traditions.

Zeresenay Mehari is not only a filmmaker but also a symbol of hope for many aspiring Ethiopian directors who see in him the possibility of gaining global recognition while telling compelling and poignant stories from their homeland.