- Kidist Bayelegne
Kidist Bayelegne is an
Ethiopian femalefilm director andwriter .She was born and raised in
Addis Ababa ,Ethiopia , Kidist received her B.A. inPsychology fromAddis Ababa University .As a student, she became involved in the art of
filmmaking as anactress . She appeared on local television commercials and played the leading role in "YeLot Shishit" (1997). Later she moved behind the cameras, and is the scriptwriter, producer, and director of "Hiwote Endewaza" (1998) and "EseBeles" ("Tree of Knowledge") (2004).Her first film, "Hiwot Endewaza", was about the lives of Ethiopian women in
Middle East . Her latest work, "EseBelese", is a film about Ethiopianimmigrants ' experience in theUnited States . Her films are commended for their focus on often-overlooked social and cultural issues within Ethiopian community.Kidist made a name for herself in Ethiopia, where the film industry is underdeveloped and struggling filmmakers are confronted by financial and technical obstacles.
Kidist moved to the U.S. in 1999, and currently lives in
Washington, DC . She is married and has three children. Fact|date=May 2008elected filmography as director
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YeLot Shishit " (1997)
*"Hiwote Endewaza " (1998)
*"EtseBeles " (2004)
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