Timkat

  • 9 10
  • 2021
  • 13min
Timkat
  • Original Title: Timkat

A Portuguese filmmaker explores Ethiopia's ancient capital, uncovering the vibrant Timkat ritual and its powerful expression of faith and national pride.

Timkat
Awards

OFFICIAL SELECTION: Visions du Réel/ Portuguese Film Academy Sophia Awards/ Dokufest/ OKO International Ethnographic Film Festival

Timkat - Exploring Ethiopia's rituals, blending joy, trance, and pride 

Join Portuguese filmmaker Ico Costa on a captivating journey to Gondar, the former capital of Ethiopia. This documentary delves into the heart of Timkat. This mesmerizing purification ritual showcases moments of joy, trance, and profound religious devotion, all while highlighting a deep sense of national pride and identity.

Ico Costa
Ico Costa Director

Production Companies

Terratreme

Oublaum Filmes


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