Letekidan Micael (born 1997) is an Eritrean actress.[1] She is notable for the role 'Awet' in the critically acclaim film Feuerherz.[2][3][4]
Letekidan Micael | |
|---|---|
| Born | Letekidan Micael 1997 |
| Nationality | Eritrean |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, choreographer, composer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Notable work | Feuerherz |
Personal life edit
She was born in 1997 in Asmara, Eritrea.[5] When she acted in the war drama film Feuerherz, her family received anonymous threat messages. Therefore they granted political asylum in Europe.[1]
Career edit
In 2008 at the age of 10, Micael starred in the German film Feuerherz, later titled in English as Heart of Fire.[6][7] It was premiered on 25 September 2008. The film sets during Eritrea's war of independence against Ethiopia, which was loosely based on the autobiography of Eritrean-born German singer Senait Mehari. The film received positive reviews from critics and praised Micael's role as a child soldier, 'Awet'.[1][8]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Feuerherz | Awet | Film |
References edit
- ^ a b c "First sight: Letekidan Micael". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Letekidan Micael: Filmography". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Letekidan Micael". MUBI. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Letekidan Micael: Schauspielerin". filmstarts. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Letekidan Micael". v. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Letekidan Micael films". epd-film. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Heart of Fire". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Letekidan Micael: Ratings". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 19 October 2020.