Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival

A doll made up of clay

  • Director: Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay
  • Country: Ethiopia/India
  • Duration: 23'30"
  • Genre: Fiction
  • Institute: Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute
  • Language: Yoruba

Synopsis: After selling his father's land to chase a football career in India, a young Nigerian footballer suffers a devastating injury that puts an end to his dreams. Lost and desperate, he seeks an escape through the healing power of his ancestral rituals.

Profile: Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay is an aspiring filmmaker from Ethiopia with a deep passion for storytelling. His focus is on developing original concepts rooted in African culture, particularly its folk and mythical elements, but also on crafting unique and compelling narratives. He holds a degree in Theatrical Arts from Addis Ababa University and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Direction and Screenplay Writing at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in India.