Tilefegn
2015, English. Directed by Mulualem Getachew.
To outsmart a protective father, a wealthy girl and her driver's best friend will turn a traditional taboo: bridal kidnapping.
Tilefegn (ጥለፈኝ) is an emotional Ethiopian romantic drama that tackles the weight of traditional bride kidnapping (telefa) through a modern cinematic lens. Starring the captivating Selam Tesfaye as a rich high schooler falling in love with her driver's best friend. The film follows a young couple navigating intense parental disapproval, social boundaries, and the painful clash between personal freedom and deep-rooted family expectations.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 16 October 2015
- Original title
- ጥለፈኝ
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Tilefegn runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Which OTT platform is Tilefegn on?
Tilefegn isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 2015. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tilefegn?
If you liked Tilefegn, try Rosaline, Why Did I Get Married Again?, Chéri.
Who directed Tilefegn?
Tilefegn (2015) was directed by Mulualem Getachew and stars Selam Tesfaye, Kassahun Fesseha.