Black Lions – Roman Wolves

How it feels

This documentary tells the story of Ethiopian fighters who resisted Italian invasion in the 1930s. It focuses on their strategies and sacrifices during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War.

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What happens

Black Lions – Roman Wolves: The Children of Adwa is a 2026 five-part documentary film directed, produced and narrated by Haile Gerima, chronicling Ethiopian resistance to colonialism during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. The film debuted at the Berlinale in February 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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