Matar(2023)
Matar Synopsis
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.
Matar (2023) is a drama and documentary film directed by Hassan Akkad, released on June 20, 2023 with a runtime of 23m. It stars Ahmed Malek, Elmi Rashid Elmi, Hussain Saddam and Ayman Alhussein.
- Director:
- Hassan Akkad
- Writers:
- Hassan Akkad, Ayman Alhussein, Brook Driver
- Producers:
- Tarquin Ramsay, Anthony Toma
- Production:
- Waterbear Films
- Status:
- Released
Matar (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Matar before you stream it.
Matar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ahmed Malek
as Matar
Elmi Rashid Elmi
as Musa
- Hussain Saddam
Hussain Saddam
as Jay
- Ayman Alhussein
Ayman Alhussein
as Housemate
- Lisa Bentley
Lisa Bentley
as Barbara
Youssef Kerkour
as Jameel
Key crew
Directed by Hassan Akkad, written by Hassan Akkad, Ayman Alhussein and Brook Driver, produced by Tarquin Ramsay and Anthony Toma.
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Matar – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Matar?
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The main cast of Matar (2023) includes Ahmed Malek, Elmi Rashid Elmi, Hussain Saddam, Ayman Alhussein and Lisa Bentley. The film was directed by Hassan Akkad. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Matar released?
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Matar was released on June 20, 2023 and runs for 23m.
Is there a trailer for Matar?
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Yes. The official Matar trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.