Experience a Powerful Cinematic Journey of Transformation and Globalization at “Made in Ethiopia”

Nairobi, Kenya – 11/4/2025 – Witness a thought-provoking exploration of ambition, tradition, and identity with Made in Ethiopia, screening daily from Tuesday, April 8 to Saturday, April 26, 2025, at UNSEEN Nairobi, 9:00 PM. This compelling documentary invites audiences into the heart of modern Africa, where the promise of economic prosperity collides with cultural roots and personal dreams.

Made in Ethiopia follows the profound impact of a massive Chinese industrial park built in rural Ethiopia. Set against the backdrop of a once-quiet farming town, the film introduces three powerful female protagonists: Motto, the formidable Chinese director of the industrial complex, and two Ethiopian women—Workinesh, a farmer, and Beti, a factory worker—whose hopes and livelihoods become entangled with the industrial park’s expansion.

Filmed over the course of four years with unparalleled access, the documentary captures an intimate and unflinching portrait of globalization in motion. Viewers are immersed in two drastically different yet intersecting worlds: a fast-paced industrial engine driven by modernization and economic growth, and a traditional countryside bound by agricultural rhythms and generational legacy.

As the narrative unfolds, Made in Ethiopia avoids simplistic portrayals. Instead, it weaves a nuanced, multi-perspective story that challenges audiences to reconsider preconceived notions about Africa’s development, foreign investment, and the socio-economic crossroads facing its people. The women at the film’s core reveal the human cost of change—balancing hope and hardship, dignity and survival.

This is not just a documentary—it is a mirror reflecting the complexities of contemporary Ethiopia and a bold lens on China’s transformative yet controversial role across Africa. With stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling, Made in Ethiopia delivers a cinematic experience that is both informative and emotionally resonant.

For more information about screening times and ticketing, please visit kenyabuzz.com. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to engage with one of the most compelling stories of transformation unfolding on the African continent today.

Event Details

A Film By Xinyan Yu and Max Duncan
Made in Ethiopia

Daily from Tuesday, April 8 – Saturday, April 26, 2025
@ UNSEEN Nairobi

• Genre: Documentary
• Themes: Globalization, Economic Development, Tradition vs. Modernity
• Format: Feature-length documentary, filmed over four years

Time: 9:00 PM

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