Teza
2008 · 140 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 654 VOTES · DIR. Haile Gerima
Overview
The Ethiopian intellectual Anberber returns to his native country during the repressive totalitarian regime of Haile Mariam Mengistu and the recognition of his own displacement and powerlessness at the dissolution of his people's humanity and social values. After several years spent studying medicine in Germany, he finds the country of his youth replaced by turmoil. His dream of using his craft to improve the health of Ethiopians is squashed by a military junta that uses scientists for its own political ends. Seeking the comfort of his countryside home, Anberber finds no refuge from violence. The solace that the memories of his youth provide is quickly replaced by the competing forces of military and rebelling factions. Anberber needs to decide whether he wants to bear the strain or piece together a life from the fragments that lie around him.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,061 lines
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00:00:32 Where is the wise man to untangle the riddle?
00:05:03 The one you worry about, Anberber.
00:10:09 Mom, Mom!
00:16:37 Ok! I'm coming. After the sun's turned.
00:19:48 It'll take a while to heal.
00:24:55 You see, he's a doctor.
00:29:29 What did they do to him? - Goodness!
00:35:03 My son has nothing to do with anything!
00:38:54 Courage, my son! Courage!
00:49:41 Over time, Cassandra opened up to me.
00:53:49 I beg you, just leave me be.
00:57:45 We've heard what you have to say...
01:02:38 You haven't told him, have you?
01:08:59 Nobody knows I'm coming, so keep it to yourself.
01:13:37 Don't worry, I reported him.
01:18:03 What about me? I came with him, didn't I?
01:23:22 At a meeting. - Shouldn't work come first?
01:27:17 Your Excellency, Comrade Minister, in the name of my colleagues
01:32:28 One is named 'Hope'
01:37:29 At first I felt betrayed.
01:45:26 I really mean it.
01:53:23 and tossing him aside all mangled up.
01:59:16 is a symbol of the knowledge you absorbed.
02:05:17 Gashe, it's my turn, Gashe!