Black Lions – Roman Wolves

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.[1][2][3] The film debuted at the Berlinale in February 2026.[4][5][6]

Synopsis

The film is composed of archival footage and contemporaneous eyewitness interviews.[5]

Production

Gerima began work on the film in 2008.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Sight and Sound: the December 2024 issue". BFI. November 1, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
  2. ↑ Olsen, Mark (September 20, 2024). "A decade of 'The Babadook,' plus the week's best movies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ Bianchi, Pietro (March 4, 2026). "The Left Side of History: On Haile Gerima's Black Lions—Roman Wolves". e-flux. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  4. ↑ Ntim, Zac (January 15, 2026). "L.A. Rebellion Pioneer Haile Gerima To Debut 'Black Lions – Roman Wolves', His First Feature Film Since 2008, At Berlin Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 Ntim, Zac (February 16, 2026). "Haile Gerima Discusses 30-Year Journey Behind His Historical Epic 'Black Lions – Roman Wolves' At Berlin Premiere". Deadline. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
  6. ↑ Tekle, Abraham (March 14, 2026). "From Adwa To Berlin: Haile Gerima's Cinematic Chronicle Of Resistance". The Reporter. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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