The Translator
المترجم
Synopsis
A Syrian exile living in Australia returns when his brother is taken into custody by the Assad regime in 2011.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-08
Top Cast
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Ziad Bakri
Sami
Yumna Marwan
Karma
David Field
Chase
Ramzi Maqdisi
Moneeb
Miranda Tapsell
Julie
Maria Zreik
Hekma
Zayd Khalaf
Kareem
Reem Ali
Aya
Sawsan Arsheed
Loulou
Fares Al-Helou
Jad
Rami Farah
Iyad
Carlos Chahine
The General
Kamel El Basha
Professor Raed
Jack Ruwald
Cooper
Matt Abercromby
TV Journalist
Amjad Al-Rasheed
Mazen
Anas Khalaf
Soldier
Annemarie Jacir
Lara
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 19, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anas Khalaf, Rana Kazkaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Rana Kazkaz
- Original Score
- Thomas Couzinier, Fréderic Kooshmanian
- Original Title
- المترجم
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, United States of America, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Georges Films, Syneastes Films, Tipimages Productions, Artémis Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, RTS, SRG SSR, Proximus, Shelter Prod, Alba Films P.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anas Khalaf, Rana Kazkaz
Rana Kazkaz, Anas Khalaf, Magali Negroni
Thomas Couzinier, Fréderic Kooshmanian
Éric Devin
Monique Dartonne
Brian Cobb, Kelly Waller, Ossama Bawardi, Sawsan Asfari, Ted Reilly
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Devin
Director of Photography
Catherine Cosme
Production Design
Rana Kazkaz
Screenplay
Thomas Couzinier
Original Music Composer
Monique Dartonne
Editor
Raphaël Alexandre
Producer
Nicolas Leprêtre
Producer
Fréderic Kooshmanian
Original Music Composer
Anas Khalaf
Producer
Anas Khalaf
Director
Rana Kazkaz
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Translator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Translator about?
A Syrian exile living in Australia returns when his brother is taken into custody by the Assad regime in 2011.
Who directed The Translator?
The Translator was directed by Anas Khalaf, Rana Kazkaz.
Who stars in The Translator?
The principal cast of The Translator includes Ziad Bakri, Yumna Marwan, David Field, Ramzi Maqdisi, Miranda Tapsell.
When was The Translator released and how long is it?
The Translator was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Translator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Translator was composed by Thomas Couzinier, Fréderic Kooshmanian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Translator?
The Translator holds official age classifications: CA: R; FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).