Teza (2010): Ratings & Plot
Teza is a 2010 drama directed by Haile Gerima. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Haile Gerima
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Amharic - Studio
- Mypheduh Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Teza About?
The premise of Teza without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After years abroad, Anberber returns to his native Ethiopia, only to find a country grappling with a repressive government. His homecoming is far from joyous, forcing him to confront a challenging political landscape and the painful realities of his homeland. He must navigate a difficult situation while searching for his place and rediscovering his identity amidst the turmoil.
Teza Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- ethiopian
- cross cultural relationship
- hope
- warrior
- diaspora
- pain
- post colonialism
- immigrant
- african
- africa
- communism
- feudalism
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- west berlin west germany
- socialist
- berlin wall
- friendship
- friend
- addis ababa ethiopia
- west germany
- 1970s
- flashback
- shaman
- exorcism
- illiteracy
- mother son relationship
- tragic event
- politics
- civil war
- village
- exile
- return home
- ethiopia
The Director of Teza
Directed by Haile Gerima.
- Director Haile Gerima
Teza Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Teza 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
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Teza Plot Summary
What happens in Teza from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Teza, a word meaning morning dew in Amharic, unfolds a poignant tale of hope, loss, and nostalgia through the eyes of an idealistic young intellectual. Having been exiled from his beloved Ethiopia for a significant period, the film intricately weaves the story around the historical downfall of Emperor Haile Selassie and the ramifications of this regime change on Ethiopian identity and society.
Full summary
The whole story of Teza, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Teza?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Teza Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “500 Dias Com Ela” and “500 Dias com Summer”.
- Also known as
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- 500 Dias Com Ela
- 500 Dias com Summer
- 500 días con ella
- 500 dni miłości
- 500 Dias con Ella
- 500 Days of Summer
- 初恋500天
- (500) jours ensemble
- 500일의 썸머
- （500）日のサマー
- (500) días juntos
- Yayın 500 Günü
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- (500) Días Con Ella
- 500 giorni insieme
- (500) Dias com Summer
- (500) giorni insieme
- 500 дней лета
- 和莎莫的500天
- 500 nap nyár
- Aşkın (500) Günü
- 500 днів літа
- 500 dní se Summer
- 500 дана
- (500) dana ljubavi
- (500) Μέρες με τη Σάμερ
- (500) мига от любовта
- 500 ימים עם סאמר
- (500)日のサマー
- (500) de zile cu Summer
- (500) Dias com Ela
- 500 يوم في الصيف
- 戀夏500日
- ซัมเมอร์ของฉัน 500 วัน ไม่ลืมเธอ
- 500 vasaras dienas
- 500 dní so Summer
- 500 dni s Summer
- 心跳500天
- 500 meilės dienų
- (500) Ngày Yêu
- 500 jours ensemble
- (500) päeva armastust
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Teza FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Teza, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Teza?
Teza runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Teza released?
Teza was released on April 2, 2010.
Who directed Teza?
Teza was directed by Haile Gerima.
More films by Haile Gerima How is Teza rated?
Teza has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic.
Does Teza have a post-credit scene?
No. Teza has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Teza in?
The original language of Teza is Amharic.
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