Matar (2023)
The story of an asylum seeker in England who, when confronted with the hostile immigration system in the UK, is forced to live on the fringes of society and rely on his bike to survive. Based on the lived experience of co-writer Ayman Alhussein.
Director: Hassan Akkad
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Ahmed Malek as Matar |
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Elmi Rashid Elmi as Musa |
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Hussain Saddam as Jay |
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Ayman Alhussein as Housemate |
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Lisa Bentley as Barbara |
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Youssef Kerkour as Jameel |
| Directing | Hassan Akkad | Director |
| Crew | Rupert Housden | Driver |
| Writing | Hassan Akkad | Writer |
| Crew | Stewert Lyddall | Stunt Driver |
| Writing | Ayman Alhussein | Writer |
| Sound | Javier Carles Madurga | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Tarquin Ramsay | Producer |
| Camera | Ayman Alhussein | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Jonny Tully | Colorist |
| Crew | Jack Thompson-Roylance | Cinematography |
| Sound | Joe Worthy | Sound Recordist |
| Crew | Ayman Alhussein | Cinematography |
| Production | Boris Thompson-Roylance | Executive Producer |
| Production | Finn Bruce | Executive Producer |
| Production | Anthony Toma | Producer |
| Writing | Brook Driver | Writer |
| Directing | Ada Stachura | Script Supervisor |