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Matar

202323mHassan Akkad

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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.

DramaDocumentary
UnemploymentAsylum SeekersRefugee CrisisInequity

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What is Matar (2023) about?

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.

Who stars in Matar?

Matar stars Ahmed Malek (Matar), Elmi Rashid Elmi (Musa), Hussain Saddam (Jay), Ayman Alhussein (Housemate), Lisa Bentley (Barbara). The film was directed by Hassan Akkad.

How long is Matar?

Matar has a runtime of 23 min and premiered in 2023.

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