Start Over

About this Short Film

Start Over, by Abenezer Zelalem (Ethiopia, 2023), is a short film that asks viewers to reconsider how we see ability and possibility. It explores themes of challenges, dreams, group dynamics, perception and viewpoint, and touches on physical disability, teenagers and wheelchair use. The piece is quietly observant and invites reflection rather than offering neat answers. Presented as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, it sits among films that highlight the skills, hopes and everyday achievements of people with disability. Festival audiences can expect a thoughtful, human portrait that opens conversation and shifts perspective.