THE FORTUNATE
THE FORTUNATE
by: Habtamu Gebrehiwot
by: Habtamu Gebrehiwot
FILM SYNOPSIS
In a small church in southern Ethiopia, Pastor Mateyos is widely respected for leading a vigorous anti-alcoholism campaign within his congregation. Rahel, a weary choir singer, seeks his help with her boyfriend’s drinking. What begins as a compassionate counseling session soon entangles Mateyos in a moral dilemma, triggering a revelation that could shatter both his faith and his standing in the community. The Fortunate is a haunting exploration of buried secrets, fractured righteousness, and the fragile boundary between grace and hypocrisy.
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FILM CATEGEORY
FILM BLOCK # - DAY, VENUE, TIME OF FILM SCREENING
WRITERS:
Habtamu Gebrehiwot
PRODUCERS:
Nahusenay Dereje
KEY CAST:
N/A
OTHER:
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In a small church in southern Ethiopia, Pastor Mateyos is widely respected for leading a vigorous anti-alcoholism campaign within his congregation. Rahel, a weary choir singer, seeks his help with her boyfriend’s drinking. What begins as a compassionate counseling session soon entangles Mateyos in a moral dilemma, triggering a revelation that could shatter both his faith and his standing in the community. The Fortunate is a haunting exploration of buried secrets, fractured righteousness, and the fragile boundary between grace and hypocrisy.
FILMMAKER BIO
FILM CATEGEORY
FILM BLOCK # - DAY, VENUE, TIME OF FILM SCREENING
WRITERS:
Habtamu Gebrehiwot
PRODUCERS:
Nahusenay Dereje
KEY CAST:
N/A
OTHER:
N/A
