When Marco’s partner organised a scholarly, month-long trek across northern Ethiopia for a few friends, Marco wished him “good luck and God-speed.” Then, when illness prevented his partner’s participation, Marco stepped in and took over. Now, instead of his usual tour of ski resorts and film festivals, this indy writer-director is taking a journey out of his comfort zone into the unfamiliar richness of a poor country.
When Marco’s partner organised a scholarly, month-long trek across Northern Ethiopia for himself and a few friends, Marco wished him .good luck and God-speed. Then, when illness prevented his partner’s participation, Marco had to step in and take over. Now, instead of his usual tour of ski resorts and film festivals, this indy writer-director is taking a journey out of his comfort zone into the unfamiliar richness of a poor country.

What wasn’t supposed to be his trip, became his unforgettable adventure.