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 |
| Editing | Jonny Tully | Colorist |
| Writing | Hassan Akkad | Writer |
| Production | Tarquin Ramsay | Producer |
| Crew | Jack Thompson-Roylance | Cinematography |
| Directing | Ada Stachura | Script Supervisor |
| Production | Anthony Toma | Producer |
| Directing | Hassan Akkad | Director |
| Camera | Ayman Alhussein | Camera Operator |
| Crew | Rupert Housden | Driver |
| Production | Finn Bruce | Executive Producer |
| Production | Boris Thompson-Roylance | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Javier Carles Madurga | Sound Recordist |
| Crew | Ayman Alhussein | Cinematography |
| Writing | Brook Driver | Writer |
| Sound | Joe Worthy | Sound Recordist |
| Crew | Stewert Lyddall | Stunt Driver |
| Writing | Ayman Alhussein | Writer |