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Difret
A young Ethiopian woman faces the death penalty for killing the man who raped her until a brave lawyer decides to take on her case.
Director: Zeresenay Berhane Mehari
Overview
Be inspired by this Ethiopian tale of courage and conviction. An affecting feature debut, Difret details the traumatic experience of an Ethiopian girl accused of killing a man who sexually abused her. 14-year-old Hirut (Tizita Hagere) is kidnapped by a gang of men and forced into marrying their leader Tadele. She is beaten and raped but manages to free herself, escaping with the rifle she uses to shoot her abductor.
On hearing about her case a courageous lawyer (Meron Getnet) decides to defend her – at great risk to her own career in a deeply patriarchal society. Difret, which means ‘courage’ in Amharic, is a delicate yet impassioned story that offers empowerment and hope to countless women all over the world.
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