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Under African Skies: Ethiopia (1989): Cast

Under African Skies: Ethiopia (1989) movie poster

Under African Skies: Ethiopia is a 1989 music documentary directed by Richard Taylor, starring Mahmoud Ahmed, Alemayehu Eshete and Hailu Mergia. It runs 58 minutes.

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Under African Skies: Ethiopia (1989) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
58 min
Director
Richard Taylor
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Under African Skies: Ethiopia About?

The premise of Under African Skies: Ethiopia without spoilers.

First broadcast on BBC Two on 29 September 1989, this second episode of the documentary series “Under African Skies” explores the vibrant and evolving music scene of Ethiopia in the 1980s. The programme, part of a larger project celebrating contemporary African sounds, traces the country's nostalgic roots while highlighting the euphoric, avant‑garde rhythms that defined the decade.

Under African Skies: Ethiopia Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Under African Skies: Ethiopia Cast

Mahmoud Ahmed leads the cast, with Alemayehu Eshete and Hailu Mergia. Directed by Richard Taylor; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Richard Taylor

More films directed by Richard Taylor: Atom the Amazing Zombie Killer, The Misled Romance of Cannibal Girl and Incest Boy, Stingray and Alice in Label Land.

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Under African Skies: Ethiopia FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Under African Skies: Ethiopia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Under African Skies: Ethiopia?

Under African Skies: Ethiopia runs 58 minutes.

When was Under African Skies: Ethiopia released?

Under African Skies: Ethiopia was released in 1989.

Who directed Under African Skies: Ethiopia?

Under African Skies: Ethiopia was directed by Richard Taylor.

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Who is in the cast of Under African Skies: Ethiopia?

Under African Skies: Ethiopia stars Mahmoud Ahmed, Alemayehu Eshete and Hailu Mergia, among 14 credited actors.

Does Under African Skies: Ethiopia have a post-credit scene?

No. Under African Skies: Ethiopia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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