ASNI: the Life of Asnaketch Worku - Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia (2013)
A documentary film on an extraordinary artist called Asnaketch Worku who is as much a cultural icon to Ethiopians as Billie Holiday is to Americans and Edith Piaf to the French. Asnaketch lived her life on the edge of her artistry, over the edge of her passions. She brought high standards to theater and excitement to music in conservative Ethiopia in the 1950's-60's. Her gift and transparent nature made her infectious to audiences not only in Ethiopia but also around the world.
Director: Rachel Samuel
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Cast
- Asnakech Worku - Herself
- Mahmoud Ahmed - Himself
Original Language: am
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ASNI: the Life of Asnaketch Worku - Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia about?
- A documentary film on an extraordinary artist called Asnaketch Worku who is as much a cultural icon to Ethiopians as Billie Holiday is to Americans and Edith Piaf to the French. Asnaketch lived her life on the edge of her artistry, over the edge of her passions. She brought high standards to theater and excitement to music in conservative Ethiopia in the 1950's-60's. Her gift and transparent nature made her infectious to audiences not only in Ethiopia but also around the world.
- Who directed ASNI: the Life of Asnaketch Worku - Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia?
- ASNI: the Life of Asnaketch Worku - Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia was directed by Rachel Samuel.
- Who stars in ASNI: the Life of Asnaketch Worku - Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia?
- ASNI: the Life of Asnaketch Worku - Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia stars Asnakech Worku, Mahmoud Ahmed.
- How long is ASNI: the Life of Asnaketch Worku - Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia?
- ASNI: the Life of Asnaketch Worku - Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is ASNI: the Life of Asnaketch Worku - Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia?
- ASNI: the Life of Asnaketch Worku - Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia is a Documentary, Music film.