20 June 2023 Drama, Factual 23 mins
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.
Watch the official Matar 2023 trailer in HD below.
Ahmed Malek as Matar
Elmi Rashid Elmi as Musa
Hussain Saddam as Jay
Ayman Alhussein as Housemate
Lisa Bentley as Barbara
Youssef Kerkour as Jameel
Hassan Akkad Director
Rupert Housden Driver
Hassan Akkad Writer
Stewert Lyddall Stunt Driver
Ayman Alhussein Writer
Javier Carles Madurga Sound Recordist
Rain Trailer
United Kingdom 20 June 2023
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