Universal Language
Une langue universelle
“This film longs to hold you.”
Synopsis
Winter. Somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg. Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen deep within the sidewalk ice and try to find a way to get it out. Massoud leads a group of befuddled tourists upon an increasingly-strange walking tour of Winnipeg historic sites. Matthew leaves his job at the Québec government and embarks upon a mysterious journey to visit his estranged mother.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official U.S. Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-22
Top Cast
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Rojina Esmaeili
Negin
Saba Vahedyousefi
Nazgol
Matthew Rankin
Matthew (Massoud)
Pirouz Nemati
Massoud (Matthew)
Mani Soleymanlou
Iraj Bilodeau
Ila Firouzabadi
Bus Driver
Sobhan Javadi
Omid
Danielle Fichaud
Monsieur Castonguay
Bahram Nabatian
Hafez Ghamghosar
Hemela Pourafzal
Woman with Turkey
Dara Najmabadi
Pirouz
Denis Houle
Jean
Amir Amiri
Musician 1
Faraz Anoushahpour
Tourist 3
Bernard Arène
Pharmacist
Gilnaz Arzpeyma
Samovar technician
Asinnajaq
Knitter
Baharan BaniAhmadi
Miss Zardooz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 53 DaysVienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 8, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$306K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Rankin
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Rankin
- Original Score
- Amir Amiri, Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux
- Original Title
- Une langue universelle
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $306K
- Production Studios
- Metafilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Rankin
Matthew Rankin, Ila Firouzabadi, Pirouz Nemati
Amir Amiri, Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux
Isabelle Stachtchenko
Xi Feng
Ila Firouzabadi, Sylvain Corbeil, Pirouz Nemati
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Rankin
Director
Sylvain Corbeil
Producer
Isabelle Stachtchenko
Director of Photography
Louisa Schabas
Production Design
Negar Nemati
Costume Design
Amir Amiri
Original Music Composer
Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux
Original Music Composer
Xi Feng
Editor
Matthew Rankin
Screenplay
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
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Universal Language
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Universal Language about?
Winter. Somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg. Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen deep within the sidewalk ice and try to find a way to get it out. Massoud leads a group of befuddled tourists upon an increasingly-strange walking tour of Winnipeg historic sites. Matthew leaves his job at the Québec government and embarks upon a mysterious journey to visit his estranged mother.
Who directed Universal Language?
Universal Language was directed by Matthew Rankin.
Who stars in Universal Language?
The principal cast of Universal Language includes Rojina Esmaeili, Saba Vahedyousefi, Matthew Rankin, Pirouz Nemati, Mani Soleymanlou.
When was Universal Language released and how long is it?
Universal Language was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Universal Language make at the box office?
Universal Language grossed $306K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Universal Language?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Universal Language was composed by Amir Amiri, Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Universal Language?
Universal Language holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).