Ethiopian director Haile Gerima, a guiding figure in the L.A. Rebellion movement with such films as Bush Mama and Ashes and Embers, is returning with his first work in nearly two decades, one itself three decades in the making. Black Lions – Roman Wolves, spanning around nine hours, is described as a treatise on Ethiopian resistance to the second Italian invasion in 1935 that finally lets the men and women barefoot soldiers speak, correcting the historic record long dominated by false characterizations by Italian and western narratives.
Ahead of a Berlinale premiere beginning this Monday, we’re pleased to exclusively debut the first trailer. A historic reunion will also take place at the festival as Gerima takes part in a conversation with fellow L.A. Rebellion director Charles Burnett, who returns to the festival to present the new 4K restoration of his second feature My Brother’s Wedding.
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