The Athlete is a 2009 Ethiopian drama film directed by Davey Frankel and Rasselas Lakew. The film was selected as the Ethiopian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist. It was the first Ethiopian film to be submitted in the category for Best Foreign Language Film. The film has been reviewed in an international journal.
The Athlete (2009)
Directed by Davey Frankel / Rasselas Lakew
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Movie Info
Budget
$3,450,000
Box Office
$611
Themes
Tags
83rd Academy Awards
Attributes
Filming Location: Bulgaria
Narrative Location: Ethiopia
Subject: Biographical about sportspeople
Narrative Location: Ethiopia
Subject: Biographical about sportspeople
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Alternate Titles
Atleta
PL
Atleten
SE
Atletu
ET, US
L'atleta - Abebe Bikila
IT
The Athlete
, GB, US