Adwa (1999)
Original title: አድዋ
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In 1896, Ethiopia, an African nation, largely armed with spears and knives, defeats a well-equipped and organized Italian military bent on colonization.
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Genre affinityWar · DocumentaryTheme affinityAfrica · Battle · EthiopiaEmotional intensityWarDirector preference518360Country preferenceUsDecade preference1990
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What is Adwa about?
In 1896, Ethiopia, an African nation, largely armed with spears and knives, defeats a well-equipped and organized Italian military bent on colonization.
How long is Adwa?
Adwa has a runtime of 97 minutes.