The Unknown Famine
A coverage of the 1973 Ethiopian famine by a British journalist
Jonathan Dimbleby’s landmark 1973 documentary “The Unknown Famine” stands as a pivotal moment in Ethiopian history—a journalistic endeavour that not only exposed a humanitarian crisis but inadvertently helped precipitate the end of Africa’s oldest monarchy. The footage was broadcast by ITV for its flagship affairs series named "This Week".
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Unknown Famine
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1973-10-18
- Runtime: 23 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC, Thames Colour Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.9261
- Languages: Amharic, English
Cast & Crew
Jonathan Dimbleby
as Self
Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia
as Self
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What is The Unknown Famine?▼
The Unknown Famine is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1973-10-18.
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The main cast includes Jonathan Dimbleby, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, .
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A coverage of the 1973 Ethiopian famine by a British journalist
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The soundtrack was composed by BBC, Thames Colour Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
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The Unknown Famine was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of The Unknown Famine is 23 minutes.
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