Adwa (1999)

Directors

Haile Gerima

The story

In 1896, Ethiopia defeats an Italian military bent on conquest and colonization. The Battle of Adwa resulted in an Ethiopian victory over Italy and became an important symbol of Ethiopian independence. The outcome also influenced broader African movements and ideas concerning resistance to colonial rule, sovereignty, and self-determination.

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