Ethiopia’s traditional medicine system — practiced by herbalists, bonesetters, and spiritual healers — is one of the oldest and most comprehensive in the world. Over 800 plant species are used in traditional treatments, with more than 200 specifically documented for medical use. Ethiopian cinema is young, ambitious, and finding its global audience. The country’s film industry — centered in Addis Ababa — began producing films in the 1960s, was suppressed during the Derg military junta era (1974–1991), and has been rebuilding and reimagining itself ever since.