By Xinyan Yu and Max Duncan
Made in Ethiopia

When a vast Chinese industrial park sets up in a rural part of Ethiopia, an agricultural community suddenly finds itself on the cusp of a new global era. Motto, the formidable Chinese director of this colossal enterprise, must push for a high-stakes expansion that promises 30,000 new jobs. Meanwhile, Ethiopian farmer Workinesh and factory worker Beti have placed their futures in the hands of this development. As they collide with difficult realities, they – like their country – reach a critical juncture where their belief in industrialisation is put under extreme pressure.
Section : Competition - Focus
Country : Canada, Ethiopia, United States, United Kingdom, Denmark
Original languages : Chinese, Amharic, English, Oromo
Subtitles : English, French
Directors
Xinyan YuMax Duncan
Producers
Hard Truth FilmsGobez Media
Photography
Max DuncanEditing
Biel AndrésJeppe Bødskov
Siyi Chen
Music
Ali HelnweinWorld Sales
Dogwoof (United Kingdom)Duration
91’Completion
2024