The Athlete (2009)
March 9, 2009Release Date
The Athlete (2009)
March 9, 2009Release Date


Plot.
Where to Watch.

Currently The Athlete is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Hoopla
Streaming in:πΊπΈ United States
Cast & Crew.

Rasselas Lakew
Abebe Bikila / Producer / Director / Writer

Dag Malmberg
Onni

Ruta Gedmintas
Charlotte

Abba Waka Dessalegn
. The Priest

Johnny Ashenafi
Coach Nega

Woyneshet Belachew
Telephone Operator

Abebe Bikila
Himself (archive footage)

Arne Boysen
Gunnar Krogsveen

Yeneneh Ezra
Emperor Haile Selassie

Fekadu Gemechu
Uncle

Mersha Getahun
Bartender

Tigist Gurma
Motel Manager

Benito Mussolini
Himself (archive footage)

Hristo Petkov
Archery coach

Ekaterina Petrova
Journalist

Assefa Tegene
Male Border Guard

Zelalem Yetagesu
Rude Officer

Chris Ouwinga
Executive Producer

Matt Mayer
Editor

Darryn Welch
Producer

Toby Moore
Cinematographer

Mesereta Argaw
Associate Producer

Davey Frankel
Editor / Producer / Director / Writer

Philip C. Pfeiffer
Cinematographer
Media.

Details.
Release DateMarch 9, 2009
Original NameThe athlete
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 32m
Filming LocationsBulgaria
Genres
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Wiki.
The Athlete (Amharic: α₯α΅αα±, Atletu) 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.
A mixture of fiction and stock footage, The Athlete is a portrait of the marathon runner from Ethiopia, Abebe Bikila. In 1960, he participated in the Rome Olympic Games as a complete unknown. However, the son of a shepherd ran barefoot and won the gold medal. Four years later, he repeated his feat at the Tokyo Olympic Games, becoming the first man to win the Olympic marathon twice in a row. A few years later, he suffered a car accident and lost the use of his legs. He died four years later.
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