Haile Gerima

Directing

Born March 4, 1946 · Gondor, Ethiopia

13 films as director · Active 1971–2026

Haile Gerima (born March 4, 1946) is an Ethiopian Amhara filmmaker who lives and works in the United States. He is a leading member of the L.A. Rebellion film movement, also known as the Los Angeles S…

Known for

Venice 70: Future Reloaded

2013

Spirits of Rebellion: Black Cinema at UCLA

2016

As Above, So Below

1973

Imperfect Journey

1994

Ouaga

1988

Directed(13)

2026Black Lions – Roman Wolves

2013Venice 70: Future Reloaded★ 5.1

2008Teza★ 7.5

1999Adwa★ 7.2

1994Imperfect Journey★ 5.0

1993Sankofa★ 5.9

1982Ashes and Embers★ 7.3

1979Bush Mama★ 6.7

1979Wilmington 10 -- U.S.A. 10,000★ 8.0

1975Harvest: 3,000 Years★ 6.8

1973Child of Resistance★ 7.0

1971Hour Glass★ 7.3

—The Maroons

Acting(5)

2016Spirits of Rebellion: Black Cinema at UCLAHimself

Film

2013Venice 70: Future Reloaded

Film

1994Imperfect Journey

Film