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Watch anywhereA battle against time and terrain unfolds as an Ethiopian ambulance driver negotiates a treacherous 300-kilometer dirt track to reach the nearest hospital, with a laboring woman's life hanging in the balance.
AWARDS: Best Documentary. Macau International Short Film Festival
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Mud Road - Healthcare Journey
In the remote corners of southern Ethiopia, the prospect of medical help lies at the end of a daunting 300-kilometer dirt path. Captured through unflinchingly raw and observant cinematography, this documentary immerses us in the precarious journey of an ambulance driver. Tasked with the critical mission of transporting a woman in labor to the nearest hospital, he grapples with natural and man-made obstacles, each kilometer rife with uncertainty. This film is not just a testament to one man's grit and resilience, but a stark depiction of the stark health infrastructure disparities that plague remote communities.
