Half Moon
Synopsis
An elegiac documentary following virtuosic clarinettist and composer Kinan Azmeh, a Damascus-born musician living in exile, as he attempts to find meaning and purpose after the outbreak of war in Syria. A profound exploration of the role art can play in forging identity and community.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Scheffer
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Scheffer, Lies Janssen
- Original Title
- Half Moon
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Selfmade Films, Muyi Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Scheffer
Frank Scheffer, Lies Janssen
Benito Strangio, Frank Scheffer, Melle van Essen, Roel van 't Hoff, Talal Khoury
Ruben van der Hammen, Frank Scheffer
Niek Koppen, Jan de Ruiter, Jia Zhao
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Scheffer
Director
Frank Scheffer
Writer
Lies Janssen
Writer
Niek Koppen
Producer
Jan de Ruiter
Producer
Jia Zhao
Producer
Ruben van der Hammen
Editor
Frank Scheffer
Editor
Benito Strangio
Director of Photography
Frank Scheffer
Director of Photography
Melle van Essen
Director of Photography
Roel van 't Hoff
Director of Photography
Talal Khoury
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Half Moon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Half Moon about?
An elegiac documentary following virtuosic clarinettist and composer Kinan Azmeh, a Damascus-born musician living in exile, as he attempts to find meaning and purpose after the outbreak of war in Syria. A profound exploration of the role art can play in forging identity and community.
Who directed Half Moon?
Half Moon was directed by Frank Scheffer.
Who stars in Half Moon?
The principal cast of Half Moon includes Kinan Azmeh, Dima Orsho, Basilius Arawad, Yo-Yo Ma, Eric Vloeimans.
When was Half Moon released and how long is it?
Half Moon was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.