Estonian premiere
The Glassworker
Local title
Klaasipuhuja
Director
Usman Riaz
Country
Pakistan
Year
2024
The film recounts the life of a young apprentice glassblower and his relationships over the years as his homeland experiences war and strife. Set in a town divided by duty and class, the story follows Vincent, the son of a glassmaker, and Alliz, the colonel's daughter and a violinist, as they fall in love. However, as their bond grows, rising tensions between their families threaten to tear them apart. Told through stunning hand-drawn animation, The Glassworker is a poetic tale of first love, family and the price of staying true to your art.
The film is not recommended for viewers under the age of 14.
Director
Usman Riaz
Screenwriter
Moya O’ Shea, Usman Riaz
Cast
Art Malik, Sacha Dhawan, Anjli Mohindra
Producer
Manuel Cristobal, Khizer Riaz
Cinematographer
Usman Riaz
Composer
Carmine Diflorio
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Language
Urdu
Subtitles
English
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