The Anniversary
“Keep your head up”
Synopsis
Salim, a young Palestinian musician returns home to celebrate his parent’s wedding anniversary. Upon his arrival, he and his family’s true priorities are put into question when his mother requests that he drop out of college in order to help their struggling family business. Now with his future on the line, Salim must choose between his personal ambitions and his responsibilities to the family that raised him.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jordan Zarou
- Screenplay & Story
- Jordan Zarou
- Original Title
- The Anniversary
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Budget
- $18K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jordan Zarou
Jordan Zarou
Drew Warbritton
Mikaili Yambao, Sanna Tav
Jason Leong, Russell Harris, Jakob Wedel, Logan Neuschaefer
Department Leadership Roster
Jordan Zarou
Director
Jordan Zarou
Writer
Jason Leong
Producer
Russell Harris
Producer
Jakob Wedel
Producer
Logan Neuschaefer
Producer
Drew Warbritton
Director of Photography
Mikaili Yambao
Editor
Sanna Tav
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Anniversary.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Anniversary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Anniversary about?
Salim, a young Palestinian musician returns home to celebrate his parent’s wedding anniversary. Upon his arrival, he and his family’s true priorities are put into question when his mother requests that he drop out of college in order to help their struggling family business. Now with his future on the line, Salim must choose between his personal ambitions and his responsibilities to the family that raised him.
Who directed The Anniversary?
The Anniversary was directed by Jordan Zarou.
Who stars in The Anniversary?
The principal cast of The Anniversary includes Majd Nuwarah, Rima Haddad, Abdullah Khalil, Nikolai Berk, Meryem Majdane.
When was The Anniversary released and how long is it?
The Anniversary was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Anniversary?
The Anniversary holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).