Who Is Hirut's Father? (1964)
• January 1st, 1964 • 0h 0min
Drama
Overview
Ethiopia's first feature-length film was directed, written and produced by the local businessman Ilala Ibsa. It is about a woman that succumbs to prostitution. It was not popular with audiences and did not make its money back.
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