2019
Directed by Mo Scarpelli
Produced by Caitlin Mae Burke
A boy caught between the ancient and the new navigates modernization on his own terms. By becoming a lion (anbessa) he can fight back against the forces outside of his control.
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WORLD PREMIERE: 69° Berlinale International Film Festival
*Crystal Bear Nominee (Generational KPlus)
*Glashütte Documentary Prize Nominee
BROADCAST PREMIERE: La Lucarne (Arte/ZDF)
Human Rights Watch Film Festival London 2019
Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival 2019
IDFA 2019
*Kids & Docs Competition Nominee
SIMA Award for Best Cinematography
40° Durban International Film Festival
*Special Mention for Best Documentary
MiradasDoc 2020 - Tenerife, Spain
*El Mirador Award for Best Documentary Feature
Rome Independent Film Awards 2019
*Best National Film Nominee
MountainFilm Telluride 2019
*Best Director Award
*Honorable Mention for Best Documentary Feature
21° Olympia Intl Film Festival for Children & Youth
*ECFA Award for Best Documentary
Woods Hole Film Festival
*Runner-up for Best Documentary Feature