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Grandpa Was an Emperor (2023): Cast

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Grandpa Was an Emperor is a 2023 documentary directed by Constance Marks, starring Yeshi Kassa. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Grandpa Was an Emperor (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Constance Marks
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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What Is Grandpa Was an Emperor About?

The premise of Grandpa Was an Emperor without spoilers.

This documentary follows Yeshi Kassa, great-granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie, as she investigates the fate of her relatives during the 1974 coup. While Yeshi and her sister were studying in Britain, the revolution deposed her great-grandfather, triggering a series of dangerous events for her parents and siblings. The film offers a rare and personal look at the collapse of a 3,000-year-old dynasty and how the royal family persevered through a tumultuous period in Ethiopian history.

Grandpa Was an Emperor Themes & Keywords

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  • family relationships
  • father
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Cast & crew

Grandpa Was an Emperor Cast

Yeshi Kassa stars in Grandpa Was an Emperor. Directed by Constance Marks.

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Grandpa Was an Emperor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Grandpa Was an Emperor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Grandpa Was an Emperor?

Grandpa Was an Emperor runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Grandpa Was an Emperor released?

Grandpa Was an Emperor was released on April 7, 2023.

Who directed Grandpa Was an Emperor?

Grandpa Was an Emperor was directed by Constance Marks.

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Who is in the cast of Grandpa Was an Emperor?

Grandpa Was an Emperor stars Yeshi Kassa.

Does Grandpa Was an Emperor have a post-credit scene?

No. Grandpa Was an Emperor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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