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The Athlete

2009

This drama tells the story of Abebe Bikila, the Ethiopian runner who won Olympic marathon gold running barefoot, and the life-altering accident that later tested his extraordinary spirit. A biographical portrait of a national hero.

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Part of 7 Movies Set in or About Ethiopia

This film is stop 5 of 7 in the hand-ranked outside-view route set in or about Ethiopia. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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