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Sin on Sin
Ten-year-old Sara is accused of theft at her school. Following a confrontation with Sara, the principal calls her father, Mologita, and informs him of her suspension. Once home, Mologita enters Sara’s room and discovers a large stash of sweets hidden in her closet, fueling his anger and frustration. As he prepares to exit the room, Sara pleads with him not to leave, tears welling up as she mourns the loss of her mother.
Director: Hava Tizazu
Producer: Tony Copti, Jiries Copti
Production Company: FrescoFilms
Cinematographer: Naama Bunimovitz
Editor: Anat Malz
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television
Script: Hava Tizazu
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: חטא על חטא
Category: Children and Youth / Family / Minorities / Women
Tag Words: bereavement Ethiopian community grief loss Single Father Stealing Sweets theft
Ten-year-old Sara is accused of theft at her school. Following a confrontation with Sara, the principal calls her father, Mologita, and informs him of her suspension. Once home, Mologita enters Sara’s room and discovers a large stash of sweets hidden in her closet, fueling his anger and frustration. As he prepares to exit the room, Sara pleads with him not to leave, tears welling up as she mourns the loss of her mother.
Director: Hava Tizazu
Producer: Tony Copti, Jiries Copti
Production Company: FrescoFilms
Cinematographer: Naama Bunimovitz
Editor: Anat Malz
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television
Script: Hava Tizazu
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: חטא על חטא
Category: Children and Youth / Family / Minorities / Women
Tag Words: bereavement Ethiopian community grief loss Single Father Stealing Sweets theft