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Sweetness in the Belly is a 2019 drama film directed by Zeresenay Berhane Mehari, based on the novel of the same name by Camilla Gibb. It had its world premiere at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
May 8, 2020 · A drama film based on a novel by Camilla Gibb, about a girl who tries to reunite families in London after escaping Ethiopia. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more on IMDb.
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- Drama
- Zeresenay Mehari
- 2020-05-08
Mar 29, 2005 · Sweetness in the Belly is the moving and heart-warming story of Lilly Abdal. Told in her own words, it adds to it a special liveliness, directness and authenticity. Camilla Gibb has succeeded in creating a rich and detailed account of the life of a young woman caught between cultures and identities.
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- Paperback
- Camilla Gibb
A novel about a white Muslim nurse in Thatcher's London and her love for an Ethiopian doctor. The book explores the political and cultural upheavals in Ethiopia and the UK through the eyes of Lilly, a woman searching for her place and her lover.
A drama about an orphan who helps refugees in 1980s Ethiopia. See the trailer, cast, critics and audience reviews, and where to watch this film online.
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- Dakota Fanning
- Zeresenay Mehari
- Drama
Set in Emperor Haile Selassie’s Ethiopia and the racially charged world of Thatcher’s London, Sweetness in the Belly is a richly detailed portrayal of one woman’s search for love and belonging.
Mar 30, 2022 · A psychologically complex and utterly convincing story, alive with political insight and sensuous detail, Sweetness in the Belly is a mesmerizing work from one of Canada's most distinctive and exciting voices.
