The Cello
تشيللو
“Music to die for.”
Synopsis
An aspiring cellist learns the cost of his brand-new cello is a lot more insidious than he first thought.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Boulevard Riyadh City
Festival / Special Debut
December 8, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$17M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darren Lynn Bousman
- Screenplay & Story
- Turki Al-Sheikh
- Original Score
- Joseph Bishara
- Original Title
- تشيللو
- Country of Origin
- Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Envision Media Arts, Alamiya, Rozam Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darren Lynn Bousman
Turki Al-Sheikh
Joseph Bishara
Maxime Alexandre
Harvey Rosenstock
Sultan Al Muheisen, Niko Ruokosuo, David Tish, Lee Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Darren Lynn Bousman
Director
Maxime Alexandre
Director of Photography
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
Lee Nelson
Producer
Turki Al-Sheikh
Screenplay
Joseph Bishara
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cello
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cello about?
An aspiring cellist learns the cost of his brand-new cello is a lot more insidious than he first thought.
Who directed The Cello?
The Cello was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman.
Who stars in The Cello?
The principal cast of The Cello includes Jeremy Irons, Tobin Bell, Samer Ismail, Elham Ali, Mila Al-Zahrani.
When was The Cello released and how long is it?
The Cello was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Cello?
The Cello had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $5K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Cello?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cello was composed by Joseph Bishara.
Is The Cello based on a book or true story?
The Cello is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Turki Al-Sheikh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cello?
The Cello holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).