8(2008)
What do you think you are willing to do?
8 Synopsis
8 shorts centered around 8 themes directed by 8 famous film directors involved and sharing their opinion on progress, on the set-backs and the challenges our planet faces today.
8 (2008) is a drama film directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, released on October 23, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Nigist Anteneh, Tefera Gizaw, Fekadu Kebede and Ingvar E. Sigurðsson. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Abderrahmane Sissako
- Writers:
- Régine Abadia, Jane Campion, Erin Dignam
- Producers:
- Ami Boghani, Franck-Nicolas Chelle, David Allen Cress
- Cinematographer:
- Greig Fraser
- Composer:
- Mark Bradshaw
- Production:
- Green Sky Films, LDM Productions, Ace and Company, Mediascreen
- Status:
- Released
8 (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for 8 before you stream it.
8 Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Nigist Anteneh
Nigist Anteneh
as Tiya (segment "Tiya's Dream")
- Tefera Gizaw
Tefera Gizaw
as Tiya's father (segment "Tiya's Dream")
- Fekadu Kebede
Fekadu Kebede
as Teacher (segment "Tiya's Dream")
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
as Father (segment "The Letter")
- Hringur Ingvarsson
Hringur Ingvarsson
as Son (segment "The Letter")
- Dieudonné Ilboudo
Dieudonné Ilboudo
as Man (segment "SIDA")
Konkona Sen Sharma
as Zeinab (segment "How can it be ?")
Ranvir Shorey
as Arif (segment "How can it be ?")
- Birsa Chatterjee
Birsa Chatterjee
as Son (segment "How can it be?")
Alice Englert
as Ziggy (segment "The Water Diary")
- Tintin Marova Kelly
Tintin Marova Kelly
as Sam (segment "The Water Diary")
- Isidore Tillers
Isidore Tillers
as Felicity Miles (segment "The Water Diary")
Key crew
Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, written by Régine Abadia, Jane Campion and Erin Dignam, produced by Ami Boghani, Franck-Nicolas Chelle and David Allen Cress.
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8 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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8 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 8 online?
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Who stars in 8?
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The main cast of 8 (2008) includes Nigist Anteneh, Tefera Gizaw, Fekadu Kebede, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson and Hringur Ingvarsson. The film was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 8 released?
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8 was released on October 23, 2008 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is 8 worth watching?
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8 (2008) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 8?
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