The Athlete
Atletu
Ethiopia, 2009, 93 Minute Running Time
Additional Countries: Germany/USA
Topics: African Interest, Biopic, Drama, Sports
Program: Awards Buzz : Best Foreign Language Film
Language: Amharic English Sub-Titles
Marathoner Abebe Bikila, the first black African to win an Olympic
gold, ran his gold medal marathon barefoot. Impressive, sure, but
Bikila's story becomes truly remarkable following an accident that
leaves him unable to walk. From Bikila'...
Beautiful documentary style narrative portrayal of Olympic gold medal winner Abebe Bikila
played by newcomer actor Rasselas Lakew.
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Plot Summary
Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown,
barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in
the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in
his own country and to the contin
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