A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Birthplace:
Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia
Born:
February 24, 1988
Tariku Mekonnen well known by nic name ZETARIAN, is an accomplished Ethiopian filmmaker with a diverse background blending public health and cinema. With a passion for storytelling and cultural exploration, he has built a successful career over the past 16 years, making a significant impact on the Ethiopian film industry. Tariku holds a Bachelor's degree in Filmmaking, which laid the foundation for his cinematic journey. Despite starting in the field of public health, his love for film led him to transition into the world of filmmaking, where he quickly established himself as a versatile director. Throughout his career, he has directed 12 critically acclaimed Amharic feature films, contributing to the evolution of modern Ethiopian cinema. In addition to his work in feature films, Tariku is a prolific music video director, having helmed over 230 videos, showcasing his creative vision and ability to engage with a variety of audiences. His keen eye for visual storytelling and his understanding of the cultural nuances of his country have made him a sought-after director for both the film and music industries. His most recent project, *AFFINI*, has earned significant recognition, being nominated for *Best Ethiopian Film* at the prestigious Ethio Film Festival. The film's success is a testament to Tariku’s growing reputation as one of the leading filmmakers in Ethiopia. Looking ahead, Tariku is excited to delve deeper into Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage. He is currently working on his next film project, *Dubusha*, which will focus on the vibrant traditions and culture of the Gamo people, a unique ethnic group in southern Ethiopia. Through this project, he aims to bring attention to the diversity and stories that are often underrepresented in mainstream media. Tariku’s dedication to both his craft and his cultural roots continues to shape his work, and he remains a key figure in the ongoing transformation of Ethiopian cinema.
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Additional data for Film Titles come from The Open Movie Database (OMDb).
At least one plug-in comes from IMDb.
Data are -- hey, it's a plural -- subject to the limitations of their sources. (For example, TMDB search results currently max out at 20.) I am limiting myself to free data sources for now. (No, a "free trial" is not free.)
While much of the above data are retrieved directly from outside APIs and other such sources, data from American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) were manually entered the old fashioned way into a MySQL database. Re BFI I took the following liberties:
Regarding profile removals and data corrections:
Filtering is applied here to film projects flagged as "adult" by TheMovieDB. Pending "popular demand" I am contemplating a login and profile system with preferences (such as whether to allow adult images to appear) and permissions (such as data entry).
Whereas the overall purpose of this website is to serve as a personal demo/portfolio/workshop of web and data skills, this Movies section is not meant to compete with or substitute for far more definitive movie websites.
Whether or not he still clings to an award which he won in 1986 as a film critic for his college's newspaper, Jeffrey Hartmann is not responsible for the texts of overviews and biographies supplied by external data sources.