About this Short Film
Hilina (Eskinder Abraha, Ethiopia, 2021) Eskinder Abraha’s Hilina invites viewers to reflect on how we see and judge others. The film moves around themes of begging, perception and viewpoint, and raises questions about how groups and communities respond to young adults with physical disability. It does not offer easy answers, but it prompts conversations about authenticity, assumption and compassion. Presented as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Hilina sits alongside work that highlights the abilities and experiences of people with disability. Expect a thoughtful, quietly powerful short that asks you to look again at what you think you know.
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Eskinder Abraha is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Eskinder Abraha.
What an incredible movie It is a shame how we fool ourselvesand only ourselves. In any caseif your mind is ready and able your body is able. Especially these days in the era of technological advancementmany have shown us our willingness and mental strength is what keeps us goin in life. Let's help ourselvesa dollar earned is better than a thousand begged
physical Disability is not mind disability i.e he teaches us this phenomenon. Txns a lot
Being a good example for others is the best service we can provide in this world.
It have a content that inspire and up hold the youth who are disabled .So 100 times wonderful picture you see .
Interesting and we can learn a lot of things from this silence while we're fighting for OUR PEOPLE's freedom .
Im touched by the lesson thank you for making this. God bless
Lesson learned
Love the story Excellent work
Dude the message of the movie is so deep and can can be seen in many aspects of our journey that we call life. My brother from another mother this is why I look up to you when we grow up as a child. You dont need words to make sence. Keep it up bro
It is hard to be Mentally disable and i really like this film. I wish if everyone have a BRAIN Hilina i really like my name too. Good Luck
Wow Sirak. Hilima is excellent. Thumbs up. All the more effective and engaging for being made without any dialogue or voiceover. Thanks Cynthia Livingston and Dick Shader
Wow siru am proud of you brother. Keep it up as always brother
I really like this film
Mental disabilty is the curse of all disabilties.A strong spirit cant be broken no matter what.Loved the movieits an inspiring bigtime.Tnx
Truly inspiring short film not only to the people with disability but also to the many youth without who are spending their time on the streets and social media without meaningful interests.Job well-done
Wow siru am proud of you brother. Keep it up and it was great lesson and fun to watch
Very inspiring. Good story brother man .
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Excellent short film very touching and well shot. Especially that it doesn't have any dialogue which means anyone can understand and get the message.