CinemaOSMovie · 2015 · 1h 43m

Tilefegn

To outsmart a protective father, a wealthy girl and her driver's best friend will turn a traditional taboo: bridal kidnapping.

RomanceComedyDrama

Tilefegn (ጥለፈኝ) is an emotional Ethiopian romantic drama that tackles the weight of traditional bride kidnapping (telefa) through a modern cinematic lens. Starring the captivating Selam Tesfaye as a rich high schooler falling in love with her driver's best friend. The film follows a young couple navigating intense parental disapproval, social boundaries, and the painful clash between personal freedom and deep-rooted family expectations.

Directed byMulualem Getachew

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
EN
Released
October 16, 2015

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Selam Tesfaye

Selam Tesfaye

Lidya

Kassahun Fesseha

Kassahun Fesseha

Creative team
Directed by
Mulualem Getachew
Mulualem Getachew

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