After gaining such critical acclaim, it may be churlish to strongly critique Celine Sciamma’s efforts, but, watching Girlhood it didn’t take long for me to feel...
Awra Tewolde-Berhan is a writer, poet and film enthusiast, proudly perfecting the art of daydreaming. As she explores her Eritrean heritage, she is currently working on a documentary on issues regarding community and tensions with new refugees. She blogs on film, politics, race and gender and worked as a writer and researcher for the UKIFF (London Iranian Film Festival). Awra holds a BA in English and Film from the University of Portsmouth.
