About this Short Film
Liyu (Kidist Fentahun, Ethiopia, 2022) is a short film in the Focus on Ability festival. It explores themes of physical disability, employment-related discrimination, and social stigma. The work invites viewers to reconsider common perceptions and stereotypes about wheelchair users and young adults navigating professional and community life. Clear and thoughtful, Liyu raises questions about prejudice, inclusion and the ways groups form viewpoints about ability. As part of the festival, it adds a nuanced voice to conversations about access and opportunity, encouraging audiences to reflect on how attitudes shape experience. Recommended for adult audiences.
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Filmmaker
Kidist Fentahun is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Kidist Fentahun.
keep it up girl much respect
It is amazing
Ammuzing
I support Liyu Short Film
Excellent hope you all the best
Good for you
good for you
Best
zip....0000
Good
The best
You are the winer
Good Luck
Good luck.
You are brilliant. Go ahead
Best
GoodLuck to you
go away keep it up
It is so unforgetable.
Exccelent
She is so smart
Good Luck
Amazing
Good luck
Fantastic worc and it can motivate every disable person in rural area
It is possible. Good luck.
Good
Bravely you did it
Good luck
Good luck for you
Liyu
Good luck
I really appreciate Kidist Fentahun Tamene my sister I wish you all the best and reach on the topI
Good luck
This made me emotional. It reflects the reality on the ground. I am differently ABLED.
Wish all the best
Waw
We expect more since we know that you have an ability to write and do such type of films and likes.
Wish the best
Kidu It is so amazing I really appreciate you
I am proud of you mamiyour work is an inspiration for millions in the world.i dont have words to explain my pleasure for you.You are the strongest and talented women i have ever know...you are the best mom in the world too...you are smart and multi talented ...i love you so much ....keep it up
It is very nice story. Good luck kidst.
Heart touching Hopefully We are gonna to see you to the front
what ever it is she can do l hope you win
Best idea
My best I don't have a word to express your ability am proud of you kid LIYU is 1
All the best
Good
I wish the best
Kidistie it is very very good idea keep it up my sis