- “The Asylum Seekers” (2009): Directed by Remy Nakache, this French film tells the story of African illegal immigrants in Paris, including characters from Eritrea.
- “Zurit” (1987): Directed by Hrach Torossian, this Canadian documentary explores the lives of Eritrean refugees living in Sudan during the height of the Eritrean War of Independence.
- “The Journey of the Lion” (2017): Directed by Abel Vang and Burlee Vang, this American documentary follows the inspiring story of former refugee and soccer coach Mebrahtom Keflezighi, who went on to win the Boston Marathon in 2014.
- “Adwa” (1999): Directed by Haile Gerima, this historical drama recounts the Battle of Adwa in 1896, where Ethiopian and Eritrean forces united to defeat an invading Italian army. While the film primarily focuses on Ethiopia, it sheds light on the shared history between the two countries.
- “The Only Way. A Journey to Eritrea” (2004): Directed by Maria Ramos, this documentary follows a group of Eritrean youth raised in Italy who decide to rediscover their roots by visiting Eritrea. It explores their journey of self-discovery and the challenges they face along the way.
- “Nervous Conditions” by Tsitsi Dangarembga: Although the story primarily takes place in Zimbabwe, it captures the life of an Eritrean family dealing with colonialism and the struggle for independence.
- “Sweetness in the Belly” by Camilla Gibb: This novel explores the journey of an English Muslim woman who finds herself working as a nurse in refugee camps in Harar, Ethiopia, during the Ethiopian-Eritrean war.
- “Let’s Tell This Story Properly” by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi: While this novel primarily focuses on Uganda, it touches upon Eritrea and the experiences of Eritrean refugees, providing insight into their lives and struggles.
- “The Last Brother” by Nathacha Appanah: Set in the 1940s, this story revolves around the friendship between an Eritrean boy and a Jewish refugee in a camp on the island of Mauritius.
- “The Consequences of Love” by Sulaiman S.M.Y. Addonia: Taking place in a conservative Eritrean community, this novel explores themes of love, fear, and the desire for freedom through the eyes of its main character, Naser.
WANDERLIST: Eritrea in books and on film
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