“Wax & Gold”, interview with director Ruth Beckermann

Podcast: FRED Film Radio - English Channel · FRED Film Radio - English Channel

Opublikowano: 2026-10-19

During the Rome Film Fest 2026, we spoke with Ruth Beckermann, director of the documentary feature Wax & Gold. The documentary, presented at the Festival, examines Ethiopia through the life of a hotel and the histories attached to it. The film brings together contemporary scenes, archival footage, music and reflections on how outsiders have represented the country. Beckermann’s account is indeed notable for questioning both the European gaze and the easy narratives that can turn historical figures into symbols. The interview During our interview for FRED Film Radio, it was clear how the Hilton in Addis Aba...