Anwar
Synopsis
Anwar is a sci-fi short film about a mother who chooses to live forever and a son who longs for heaven. We see Anwar age from 8 to 18 to 80, while Mona remains eternal throughout, until he has a final moment of doubt, and she has a final moment of hope.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Les Utopiales International Science Fiction Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fawaz Al-Matrouk
- Screenplay & Story
- Fawaz Al-Matrouk
- Original Score
- Leah Curtis
- Original Title
- Anwar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fawaz Al-Matrouk
Fawaz Al-Matrouk
Leah Curtis
Chloe Weaver
Yasmin Assemi, Jerry Skibinsky
Ryan Michael Connolly, Xin Li, Jared Seehafer, Don Ohmer, Sahar Yousefi
Department Leadership Roster
Fawaz Al-Matrouk
Director
Fawaz Al-Matrouk
Writer
Ryan Michael Connolly
Producer
Xin Li
Producer
Jared Seehafer
Producer
Don Ohmer
Producer
Sahar Yousefi
Producer
Yasmin Assemi
Editor
Jerry Skibinsky
Editor
Chloe Weaver
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Anwar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anwar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anwar about?
Anwar is a sci-fi short film about a mother who chooses to live forever and a son who longs for heaven. We see Anwar age from 8 to 18 to 80, while Mona remains eternal throughout, until he has a final moment of doubt, and she has a final moment of hope.
Who directed Anwar?
Anwar was directed by Fawaz Al-Matrouk.
Who stars in Anwar?
The principal cast of Anwar includes Kerry Bishé, Garland Scott, Jay Abdo, Leo Etemadi, Saif Haj.
When was Anwar released and how long is it?
Anwar was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Anwar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anwar was composed by Leah Curtis.