Human Tide (2025)
Each year, millions of Muslims embark on the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj. Documentary Human Tide provides an intimate look at this spiritual journey through the eyes of six diverse groups of pilgrims, each with personal reasons for making this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Among them are Yousef and his father Wasim from Sweden, who seek healing from mental health struggles. By weaving together their individual voices, the film offers a captivating portrait that reveals the profound transformations it sparks.
Director: David Ward
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Yousef Ahmed Björn as Self |
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Naz Hussain as Self |
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Sofiha Choudhury as Self |
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Saima Anwar as Self |
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Hamza Anwar as Self |
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Aqmar Aboo as Self |
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Swaleh Aboo as Self |
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Maryam Raza as Self |
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Huma Farooq as Self |
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Ahmed Farooq as Self |
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Amir Farooq as Self |
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Katumba Fairuzi as Self |
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Jamirah Fairuzi as Self |
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Wasim Ahmed as Self |
| Production | Donall McCusker | Producer |
| Directing | David Ward | Director |
| Production | John Hay | Producer |
| Camera | Mark Lapwood | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Shane Cooke | Editor |
| Editing | Rich Atkinson | Assistant Editor |
| Sound | Ian Lovatt | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Rachel Ward | Line Producer |
| Directing | Samer Arzouni | Co-Director |
| Production | Andrew Durning | Executive Producer |
| Production | Iain Cooper | Executive Producer |
| Production | Sean Trainor | Executive Producer |
| Production | Abdullah Almuzaini | Executive Producer |
| Production | Ibrahem Almuzaini | Executive Producer |
| Production | Charles Mitchell | Executive Producer |
| Production | Justin Johnson | Executive Producer |