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Watch Sir Lenny Henry perform ‘I’m Just Ken’ for final Comic Relief - www.nme.com - Ethiopia
nme.com
16.03.2024

Watch Sir Lenny Henry perform ‘I’m Just Ken’ for final Comic Relief

Barbie‘s ‘I’m Just Ken’ for his final Comic Relief appearance last night (March 15) – watch it below.The Comic Relief co-founder announced he was hosting his final Red Nose Day earlier this year, telling the BBC it was “time to hand on to the new generation”.Now, he has officially said his goodbyes with his own version of the Barbie‘s hit song, which he dubbed ‘I’m Just Len’ . Henry donned Ryan Gosling’s unforgettable costume and referenced several iconic sketches from nearly 40 years of hosting the annual show: “I’m Just Len / Acting with Idris and a chicken / Is it my legacy to wear a giant red nose on my meat and veg?“In the sketch, he also pondered about his future ambitions, including starring in “a Marvel movie with Beyoncé”, running for Prime Minister (“You know I’ll win”) and turning Number 10 into “a great big dope ass Premier Inn” (but maybe not I’m A Celeb, according to the sketch).Watch Henry’s full performance here.Henry founded Comic Relief with screenwriter Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones) in 1985, establishing the charity in response to the famine in Ethiopia.Since 1986, Comic Relief has hosted Red Nose Day as an annual fundraising event.

L.A. Marathon’s 39th Edition Won By Kenya’s Dominic Ngeno, Stacy Ndiwa - deadline.com - Kenya - Ethiopia - city Century
deadline.com
17.03.2024

L.A. Marathon’s 39th Edition Won By Kenya’s Dominic Ngeno, Stacy Ndiwa

Dominic Ngeno, a 26-year-old Kenyan, won the 39th L.A. Marathon today by five seconds, edging past countryman Cosmas Kiplimo with a little over three miles to go on the 26.2-mile route. Ngeno had a time of 2:10:20, almost three minutes faster than last year’s winner, Jemal Yimer of Ethiopia.

Award-winning coffee shop hidden within historic Greater Manchester building opens its doors - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Brazil - Manchester - county Stone - Kenya - Greece - Ethiopia - Guatemala - city Sankey
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
06.03.2024

Award-winning coffee shop hidden within historic Greater Manchester building opens its doors

A new coffee shop has opened its doors within one of Manchester's most historic buildings. CoffeeLab has taken up residence inside Colwyn Chambers on the corner of York Street and Mosley Street.

Idles’ Joe Talbot shares tracks to help get kids to sleep at bedtime - www.nme.com - Ethiopia
nme.com
27.02.2024

Idles’ Joe Talbot shares tracks to help get kids to sleep at bedtime

Idles frontman Joe Talbot has shared the three tracks he recommends to help get kids to sleep at bedtime.READ MORE: Idles’ Joe Talbot: “I find love fascinating and empowering”The recommendation came as the singer-songwriter appeared on CBeebies’ Bedtime Stories as the latest musician to take part in the children’s series.For the episode, which aired last week (February 20), the Idles frontman read the rhyming picture book Under The Love Umbrella, which was written by Davina Bell and illustrated by Alison Colpoys.Elsewhere in the episode, he also shared the three tracks he personally recommends to help kids – and their parents – drift off.“Hello. I’m Joe from Idles, and these are my song choices to soothe your little ones,” he said to introduce the segment.For his first choice, Talbot recommended the 1998 song ‘Tezeta’ by Mulatu Astatke.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sued by Record Producer for Sexual Assault & Harassment, Marking Fifth Lawsuit Against Music Mogul - www.justjared.com - California - Florida - New York - Ethiopia - city Motown - Virgin Islands - Beyond
justjared.com
27.02.2024

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sued by Record Producer for Sexual Assault & Harassment, Marking Fifth Lawsuit Against Music Mogul

A record producer who used to work with Sean “Diddy” Combs is the latest individual to sue the music mogul.

Sean Combs Slammed With $30M Sexual Assault & Trafficking Suit By His Own ‘Love Album’ Producer - deadline.com - New York - county Jones - Ethiopia - city Motown
deadline.com
27.02.2024

Sean Combs Slammed With $30M Sexual Assault & Trafficking Suit By His Own ‘Love Album’ Producer

Sean Combs is already facing several sexual assault lawsuits, and now the producer of his latest release The Love Album: Off The Grid is going after the performer for $30 million in a biting legal action.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sued for Sexual Assault by Former Producer - variety.com - New York - Ethiopia - city Motown
variety.com
27.02.2024

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sued for Sexual Assault by Former Producer

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer After a string of lawsuits from former associates and employees, Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing yet another legal battle as a former male employee has filed a fifth sexual assault suit against the mogul. Producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed the suit against Combs in the Southern District of New York on Monday, alleging that Combs made unwanted sexual advances and forced him to hire sex workers and engage in relations with them.

‘Just for One Day — The Live Aid Musical’ Review: Musical Performances Make Up for an Earnest Retelling of the Famous 1980s Charity Event - variety.com - Britain - London - Ethiopia
variety.com
14.02.2024

‘Just for One Day — The Live Aid Musical’ Review: Musical Performances Make Up for an Earnest Retelling of the Famous 1980s Charity Event

David Benedict Enraged by the British government charging the standard 15% sales tax on tickets for Live Aid, Bob Geldof (Craige Els) bullies his way into a meeting with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (sparky Julie Atherton). Ever intransigent, she responds with dialogue lifted from Bernie Taupin and Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” before they argue with each other unexpectedly as a rap.

Breaking Baz: Live Aid Musical Blows The Roof Off London’s Old Vic As Bob Geldof Actor Curses His Way To Stardom - deadline.com - London - Ethiopia - city Philadelphia - city Boomtown
deadline.com
13.02.2024

Breaking Baz: Live Aid Musical Blows The Roof Off London’s Old Vic As Bob Geldof Actor Curses His Way To Stardom

The producers and key creatives behind the Live Aidmusical Just for One Day, which officially opened Tuesday night at the Old Vic, have banded together to ensure that 10 percent of every ticket sold goes to the Band Aid Charitable Trust established by Bob Geldof and others to help relieve the hunger and poverty in Ethiopia.

Listen to Kacey Musgraves cover ‘Three Little Birds’ for Bob Marley biopic - www.nme.com - Britain - Miami - Ethiopia
nme.com
27.01.2024

Listen to Kacey Musgraves cover ‘Three Little Birds’ for Bob Marley biopic

Kacey Musgraves has released a cover of Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’, which is set to feature in the upcoming biopic about the reggae icon. Listen to the track below.The reverb-heavy acoustic version of the track is one of six covers of Marley songs that will accompany the film’s release, with the other artists including Leon Bridges, Daniel Caesar, Skip Marley and Wizkid.‘Three Little Birds’ was first released on Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1977 album ‘Exodus’, later reaching the Top 20 in 1980 as a single.Listen to Musgraves’ version of the song below.The feature length biopic about the reggae icon, titled Bob Marley: One Love, is due to be released in UK cinemas on February 14, 2024, with British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir (Peaky Blinders, One Night in Miami) playing the musician.The film has been made in partnership with Marley’s family, and also stars James Norton, Lashana Lynch and Tosin Cole.

Egyptian-U.S. Company Ambient Light Films Ramps Up Support For MENA Filmmakers - deadline.com - Jordan - Egypt - Syria - Ethiopia - George - Tunisia - Lebanon - Yemen
deadline.com
24.01.2024

Egyptian-U.S. Company Ambient Light Films Ramps Up Support For MENA Filmmakers

EXCLUSIVE: L.A. and Cairo-based production company Ambient Light Films is upping its support for Middle East and North African indie cinema.

Sundance: Director Bao Nguyen On ‘We Are The World’ Docu, Lionel Ritchie Karaoke, Prince’s Guitar & Return To Park City - deadline.com - Britain - Los Angeles - county Jones - Ethiopia - city Philadelphia
deadline.com
19.01.2024

Sundance: Director Bao Nguyen On ‘We Are The World’ Docu, Lionel Ritchie Karaoke, Prince’s Guitar & Return To Park City

“I didn’t really know much about the making of the song,” admits The Greatest Night in Pop director Bao Nguyen of 1985’s star-studded Ethiopian famine relief hit “We Are the World.” “You just make these assumptions about how things are made because it just happens. But when you think now of 46 great artists getting together to make that, it would be really impossible for that to happen now.”

The Weeknd Donates Laptops, More to 1,000 Homeless Kids Via Schools on Wheels - variety.com - Los Angeles - Ethiopia - Lebanon
variety.com
09.01.2024

The Weeknd Donates Laptops, More to 1,000 Homeless Kids Via Schools on Wheels

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye has donated to the Los Angeles based organization School on Wheels, which will support more than 1,000 students experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The artist has donated several million dollars to charitable organizations in recent years, including humanitarian efforts in Gaza, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Covid relief and more. According to the announcement, the mission of School on Wheels is to enhance educational opportunities for children who are the most disadvantaged in the city.

‘The Greatest Night In Pop’ Trailer: New Netflix Doc Tells Story Behind Global Pop Song, “We Are The World” - theplaylist.net - Canada - Ethiopia
theplaylist.net
09.01.2024

‘The Greatest Night In Pop’ Trailer: New Netflix Doc Tells Story Behind Global Pop Song, “We Are The World”

You may not remember, but Ethiopia’s 1983–1985 famine prompted many musical artists to take humanitarian action. First, there was Band-Aid, formed by Bob Geldolf and all the U.K.

Angelina Jolie's daughter, 18, drops dad Brad Pitt's surname after family row - www.ok.co.uk - California - Ethiopia - state Golden
ok.co.uk
06.01.2024

Angelina Jolie's daughter, 18, drops dad Brad Pitt's surname after family row

Zahara Jolie, Angelina Jolie 's eldest daughter, has made a bold statement by distancing herself from her adopted father, Brad Pitt.The 18 year old, currently navigating college life, has opted to shed her Jolie-Pitt surname and now goes by Zahara Marley Jolie. Attending Spelman College, Zahara recently joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, and during her induction, she proudly declared: "My name is Zahara Marley Jolie.

Band Aid’s Festive Anthem Slammed For Its Lyrics Of “Racist And Patronising African Stereotypes” - deadline.com - Britain - Ethiopia - Nigeria
deadline.com
25.12.2023

Band Aid’s Festive Anthem Slammed For Its Lyrics Of “Racist And Patronising African Stereotypes”

Nearly 40 years after it topped the UK Christmas pop chart and made millions of pounds for charity, Band Aid’s charity anthem has come under fresh fire for its lyrics, which critics say perpetuate racist and patronising stereotypes of African people.

George Michael’s Christmas Song Makes History With UK’s Christmas Number One Spot, 40 Years On - deadline.com - Britain - Ethiopia
deadline.com
22.12.2023

George Michael’s Christmas Song Makes History With UK’s Christmas Number One Spot, 40 Years On

Last Christmas by Wham! has made pop history, topping the Christmas chart for the first time since it was released almost four decades ago.

Much-loved Stockport café reopens following stunning makeover - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Brazil - Manchester - India - Ethiopia - state Rhode Island - city Stockport
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
20.12.2023

Much-loved Stockport café reopens following stunning makeover

An award-winning independent coffee group founded in the Northwest has announced the reopening of its Stockport store.

Drake debuts new face tattoo of a Toronto slang term - www.nme.com - Ethiopia
nme.com
21.11.2023

Drake debuts new face tattoo of a Toronto slang term

Drake has debuted his new face ink which features a Toronto slang term that has Arabic roots last week.On Friday, November 17, the same day that the ‘God’s Plan’ rapper surprise-released his latest project ‘For All The Dogs: Scary Hours Edition’, he was spotted at a party hosted by Canadian TV personality Tyrone “T-rex” Edwards’.At the party, photographer Brent Kore took a photo of Drake’s new face ink that read “miskeen” above his right brow bone. Though the rapper has not explained the tattoo’s meaning or has addressed it, “miskeen” it’s a sympathetic term used in both Arabic and Amharic, an Ethiopian Semitic language.According to the University Of Toronto Magazine, the term means “a pathetic person or situation.” This isn’t Drake’s first face tattoo, he has his mother’s initials inked under his left eye.A post shared by Brent Kore (@brentkore)The reissue of Drake’s eighth studio album ‘For All The Dogs’ was released last Friday (November 17) as ‘…Scary Hours Edition’.

Bob Geldof reveals plans for new Live Aid IMAX film - www.nme.com - London - USA - South Africa - Ethiopia - city Boomtown
nme.com
18.11.2023

Bob Geldof reveals plans for new Live Aid IMAX film

Bob Geldof has revealed that there are plans to release a new Live Aid IMAX film.Geldof, a former member of The Boomtown Rats turned activist, and ex-Ultravox co-lead singer Midge Ure, organised the concert held on July 13, 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.Live Aid was attended by about 72,000 people at London’s Wembley Stadium, and, simultaneously more than 89,000 people at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, US. An estimated 1.9billion people from across 130 countries watched the TV broadcast.A 20th anniversary event called Live 8 was held in 2005 at venues in G8 countries and South Africa.Speaking at this week’s EnergaCamerimage cinematography film festival, Geldof reflected on his career and the concert before revealing that an IMAX film about Live Aid could be on the way to cinemas soon.

Benefits share powerful statement on Armistice Day and the Israel-Palestine war - www.nme.com - Syria - Ethiopia - Israel - Palestine - Congo - Yemen - Sudan
nme.com
10.11.2023

Benefits share powerful statement on Armistice Day and the Israel-Palestine war

Benefits has shared a powerful statement regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine war as well as Armistice Day.On November 9, the band took to their official Instagram account to discuss the current state of the world, specifically the ongoing Israel-Palestine war. “For the last week, we’ve travelled around a chunk of Northern Europe going from major city to major city with absolute ease.

How to Watch the New York City Marathon Online - variety.com - Ethiopia - city Staten Island - county Marathon - city New York, county Marathon
variety.com
05.11.2023

How to Watch the New York City Marathon Online

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. For New Yorkers, marathon day is one of the best “holidays” of the year, during which thousands of runners bound through all five boroughs the city. This year, the marathon will take place on Sunday, Nov.

Dori Media Group Touts New Series in Production (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Spain - Mexico - Switzerland - Argentina - Ethiopia - Israel - Singapore - Uruguay
variety.com
09.10.2023

Dori Media Group Touts New Series in Production (EXCLUSIVE)

Anna Marie de la Fuente Multinational studio Dori Media Group (DMG), founded in Israel in 1996 by Yair Dori and with outposts in Israel, Switzerland, Argentina, Spain and Singapore, is presenting more than a dozen new series at Mipcom, led by two notable action-drama series, “Amia” and “Indal.” Led by Nadav Palti, CEO & President of Dori Media Group, the studio’s contingent of sales execs and reps will be presenting a slate of both scripted and unscripted series spanning multiple territories, languages and cultures at the annual confab in Cannes. “Amia” was filmed in Uruguay and is inspired by the terror attacks of 1992 on the Israeli embassy and in 1994 against the Argentinian Jewish community while “Indal” is a high-octane series that follows the kidnapping of a police officer by a group of Ethiopian Israeli youth.

Live Aid concert to be turned into stage musical - www.nme.com - Ethiopia - county Bowie
nme.com
02.10.2023

Live Aid concert to be turned into stage musical

Just For One Day, is based on the iconic 1985 concert held at Wembley Stadium, which saw acts including Queen, U2, David Bowie and Paul McCartney perform.Bob Geldof, a former member of The Boomtown Rats turned activist, and ex-Ultravox co-lead singer Midge Ure organised the concert held on July 13, 1965 to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.Now, Geldof has giving playwrights his blessing to stage a musical based on the concert that will feature songs played on the day by acts Elton John, Queen and Sting. The musical play runs from January 26, 2024 to March 30, 2024 at London’s Old Vic Theatre.BBC News spoke to Geldof about what fans can expect from the show. He clarified, firstly, that no actors will be trying to imitate the performers.“This isn’t a tribute thing.

Breaking Baz: Bob Geldof Collaborates On Live Aid Musical With Broadway & West End Director Luke Sheppard; Show Will World Premiere At London’s Old Vic - deadline.com - Britain - London - Ethiopia - city Philadelphia
deadline.com
01.10.2023

Breaking Baz: Bob Geldof Collaborates On Live Aid Musical With Broadway & West End Director Luke Sheppard; Show Will World Premiere At London’s Old Vic

EXCLUSIVE: Rock icon Bob Geldof is collaborating on a stage musical about the global phenomenon that was Live Aid. The show, called Just For One Day, devised and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet), will have its world premiere at the Old Vic Theatre in London early next year.

Malia Obama spotted hanging out with rapper Animé: Who is he? - us.hola.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - Ethiopia - state Oregon - Eritrea
us.hola.com
29.09.2023

Malia Obama spotted hanging out with rapper Animé: Who is he?

Malia Obama was recently photographed in Los Angeles, hanging out with a new friend, and enjoying a sushi date. The former First Daughter wore a chic all-black look and was spotted leaving the restaurant with rapper Animé, who was recently on tour in North America and is getting ready for upcoming dates in Asia.MALIA OBAMA RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES FROM NYC AND HITS THE GYMMALIA OBAMA GIGGLES WITH A FRIEND WHILE WEARING THE PERFECT FALL LOOKThe 29-year-old rapper released his second studio album ‘Limbo’ in 2020, followed by a mixtape titled’ TwoPointFive’ in 2021, and his latest project ‘Kaytraminé’ in 2023, in collaboration with Kaytranada.

Bob Dylan plays surprise set with The Heartbreakers at Farm Aid - www.nme.com - USA - Ethiopia
nme.com
24.09.2023

Bob Dylan plays surprise set with The Heartbreakers at Farm Aid

Bob Dylan made a surprise appearance at Farm Aid last night (September 23), marking the first time he’d appeared at the charity concert since he helped to conceive it.The annual event was founded by Willie Nelson and has taken place since 1985 and raises money to support family farmers in the US. The idea came about when, during his performance at Live Aid to raise money to help support farmers during the Ethiopian famine, Dylan wondered whether a similar event could be worked on to support American farmers.

Canal+ Group Chair and CEO Maxime Saada to Receive Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom - variety.com - France - South Africa - Austria - Ethiopia
variety.com
11.09.2023

Canal+ Group Chair and CEO Maxime Saada to Receive Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom

Variety Staff Follow Us on Twitter Maxime Saada, the chair and CEO of Canal+ Group, will receive the Variety Vanguard Award at the Mipcom international content sales conference set for Oct. 16-19 in Cannes. The award recognizes television industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment.

TikTok Hatemongers Harass LGBTQ Ethiopians - www.metroweekly.com - Kenya - Ethiopia - Uganda
metroweekly.com
23.08.2023

TikTok Hatemongers Harass LGBTQ Ethiopians

In recent weeks, TikToks calling for queer people to be whipped, stabbed, and killed have gone viral in Ethiopia. TikTok hate mongers are outing LGBTQ people by posting their names, photographs, and online profiles.The top comment from one such video says “Let’s kill them, give us their address.”“TikTok is being used to incite violence,” Bahiru Shewaye, co-founder of the Ethiopian LGBTQ rights group House of Guramayle, told the Associated Press. TikTok has removed some of these videos but is largely leaving them untouched.

Laura Muir comforted as she breaks down following 1500m World Championship loss - www.ok.co.uk - Britain - Brazil - Scotland - Netherlands - Kenya - Ethiopia
ok.co.uk
22.08.2023

Laura Muir comforted as she breaks down following 1500m World Championship loss

Great Britain runner Laura Muir was comforted by her fellow athletes after she broke down following the final of the women's 1500m on Tuesday at the World Athletics Championships where she failed to take first place, instead coming sixth. Reflecting on her performance, Laura said: “I thought I positioned myself well, for the race it was slow and I was covering moves and things it’s just that last lap was crazy.

Sinead O'Connor got banned from live TV for tearing up picture of Pope - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Brazil - Ireland - Dublin - Ethiopia
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
26.07.2023

Sinead O'Connor got banned from live TV for tearing up picture of Pope

Sinead O'Connor was an artist who was always true to herself, despite the controversy that she courted. The Irish singer-songwriter, who has died at the age of 56, shot to notoriety in the early '90s after a move deemed by critics to be a 'publicity stunt' - ripping up a photo of the Pope live on air.

‘Love Actually’ Filmmaker Richard Curtis Sets ‘Christmas Actually’ - variety.com - Britain - New York - Ethiopia - county Henry
variety.com
17.07.2023

‘Love Actually’ Filmmaker Richard Curtis Sets ‘Christmas Actually’

Naman Ramachandran Writer-director Richard Curtis, known for iconic British romantic comedies “Love Actually,” “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and “Notting Hill,” has revealed his next venture. “Christmas Actually” is a stage show encompassing live music, performance, poetry and comedy that will serve as a fundraiser for charity Comic Relief, BBC News reports. It is not a sequel to 2003 hit “Love Actually.” Comic Relief is a charity founded by Curtis and Lenny Henry in 1985 in response to the famine in Ethiopia. Since then the charity has raised millions to help those in need via fundraisers where British comedians perform. Its annual event Red Nose Day is its biggest fund earner.

Angelina Jolie condemns 'prioritization of white skin' in health care, says it has 'endangered' her children - www.foxnews.com - USA - Ethiopia
foxnews.com
06.07.2023

Angelina Jolie condemns 'prioritization of white skin' in health care, says it has 'endangered' her children

Angelina Jolie condemned the "prioritization of white skin" in medicine in a new op-ed as she advocates for people of color, including three of her children. In an article for the American Journal of Nursing published on July 5, Jolie wrote about a new technology that can help show bruising on people of color, which she argues could be beneficial for domestic violence victims.

Megyn Kelly Fires Back at MSNBC’s Jen Psaki for Saying GOP Manipulates Muslim Americans to Be Anti-Trans (Video) - thewrap.com - Britain - USA - state Maryland - Ethiopia
thewrap.com
05.07.2023

Megyn Kelly Fires Back at MSNBC’s Jen Psaki for Saying GOP Manipulates Muslim Americans to Be Anti-Trans (Video)

@jrpsaki breaks it down. pic.twitter.com/wZ55u20476Kelly, meanwhile, wasn’t having it in her Monday installment of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” saying that to say that Muslim Americans have only just recently become anti-LGBTQ is inaccurate — “You could go back a long ways to find out why Muslims object to the LGBTQ agenda, the way it’s currently being taught in particular,” she said.

Vice News Debuts Trailer for ‘Scream of My Blood’ Ahead of Karlovy Vary Screening (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Ukraine - Russia - Ethiopia - Ecuador - Belarus
variety.com
28.06.2023

Vice News Debuts Trailer for ‘Scream of My Blood’ Ahead of Karlovy Vary Screening (EXCLUSIVE)

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Vice News has released the trailer for its documentary “Scream of My Blood: A Gogol Bordello Story,” which will be showing at Karlovy Vary Film Festival next week. The film had its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival earlier in June and Nate Pommer, who directed alongside Eric Weinrib, was awarded a special jury mention. The jury said the film was being recognized “for the enduring use of art as a weapon against cant and authoritarianism.” The jury added: “We are grateful to the director for translating Gogol Bordello’s rebellious joy and rage at remaining human and vibrant in the face of everything time has thrown in its path.”

New Colonial Era Drama ‘Prince Aden’ by Italy’s De Serio Brothers Selected for Locarno’s Alliance 4 Development Platform - variety.com - France - Italy - Austria - Germany - Switzerland - Ethiopia - Somalia - Beyond
variety.com
22.06.2023

New Colonial Era Drama ‘Prince Aden’ by Italy’s De Serio Brothers Selected for Locarno’s Alliance 4 Development Platform

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent “Prince Aden,” a new drama by Italian directing duo Gianluca and Massimiliano De Serio, known internationally for their immigration-themed “Seven Acts of Mercy,” is among projects selected by Locarno’s Alliance for Development initiative. The platform, now in its 8th year, is geared towards fostering co-productions between France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. Inspired by the book “Partigiani d’Oltremare,” by Italian historian Matteo Petracci, the De Serio twins’ new colonial-era film follows the vicissitudes of a 16-year-old Somali named Aden Sicré who in 1935 becomes a soldier in the Italian army that invaded Ethiopia on Mussolini’s orders. In an unexpected turn, he becomes hailed as a war hero by the Fascist regime. Then a few years later Aden and other African fighters play a pivotal role in the partisan struggle against fascism in Europe.

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