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Matar

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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.

Directed byHassan Akkad

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 23m
Language
EN
Released
June 20, 2023
Studios
Waterbear Films

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MATAR | WaterBear Original | Official Trailer

MATAR | WaterBear Original | Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Ahmed Malek

Ahmed Malek

Matar

Elmi Rashid Elmi

Elmi Rashid Elmi

Musa

Hussain Saddam

Jay

Ayman Alhussein

Housemate

Lisa Bentley

Barbara

Youssef Kerkour

Youssef Kerkour

Jameel

Creative team
Directed by
Hassan Akkad
Written by
Hassan Akkad
Ayman Alhussein
Produced by
Tarquin Ramsay
Anthony Toma

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