Bama

About this Short Film

Bama (Tekalegn Habtamu, Ethiopia, 2025) is a short film presented at the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The film navigates themes of achievement, employment, bullying and theft connected to an adult with an amputation who uses crutches. With sensitivity, it highlights the practical and social hurdles faced by people with physical disability and the resourcefulness they bring to business and daily life. Bama contributes to our programme by offering a grounded, human view of perseverance and the search for dignity in work and community. It is a compact, thought-provoking piece that speaks to the festival’s celebration of ability and resilience.