A Drowning Man
Synopsis
Alone and far from home, The Kid makes his way through a strange city looking for the means to get through his day. Surrounded by predators he is forced to make compromises merely to survive, his life of exile grows one day longer.
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A DROWNING MAN Trailer | TIFF 2017
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahdi Fleifel
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahdi Fleifel
- Original Score
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Original Title
- A Drowning Man
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Greece, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Greek
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Homemade Films, Final Cut for Real, Nakba FilmWorks, Det Danske Filminstitut, AFAC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahdi Fleifel
Mahdi Fleifel
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Vasco Viana
Michael Aaglund
Mahdi Fleifel, Signe Byrge Sørensen, Patrick Campbell
Department Leadership Roster
Vasco Viana
Director of Photography
Mahdi Fleifel
Writer
Mahdi Fleifel
Producer
Mahdi Fleifel
Director
Michael Aaglund
Editor
Signe Byrge Sørensen
Producer
Patrick Campbell
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Drowning Man
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What is A Drowning Man about?
Alone and far from home, The Kid makes his way through a strange city looking for the means to get through his day. Surrounded by predators he is forced to make compromises merely to survive, his life of exile grows one day longer.
Who directed A Drowning Man?
A Drowning Man was directed by Mahdi Fleifel.
Who stars in A Drowning Man?
The principal cast of A Drowning Man includes Atef Alshafei, Jalal Qaniry, Thymios Koukios, Rebih El-Saleous, Mounir Alkhateeb.
When was A Drowning Man released and how long is it?
A Drowning Man was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for A Drowning Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Drowning Man was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Drowning Man?
A Drowning Man holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).