Material

2012
Unrated
1h 34min

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Agrega una trama en tu idiomaCassim is a young Muslim man who works in his father's fabric shop in Johannesburg. However, Cassim wants to be a stand-up comedian, which his father disproves of. When he gets a gig at a lo... Leer todoCassim is a young Muslim man who works in his father's fabric shop in Johannesburg. However, Cassim wants to be a stand-up comedian, which his father disproves of. When he gets a gig at a local bar, he has to find a way of keeping it a secret.Cassim is a young Muslim man who works in his father's fabric shop in Johannesburg. However, Cassim wants to be a stand-up comedian, which his father disproves of. When he gets a gig at a local bar, he has to find a way of keeping it a secret.

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- 3 premios ganados y 5 nominaciones en total

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9imdb-292-333816

Brilliant comedy/drama

Material Movie is a classic story of tradition versus modernity of change verse tradition. It is warm, funny, dramatic and engaging. Vincent Ebrahim gives an award winning performance equally matched by Riaad Moosa's excellent rendition of the stand-up comic by night obedient son by day.

This movie will be enjoyed by everyone. There is seldom a movie that appeals to both the general populace and the Muslim community but this movie bridges the divide.

Excellent production, inspired script and compelling acting make this a must see movie

8jasinema

Great acting

Cassim, his dad and mum pulled this one off very well. Great emotional and honest acting.

The storyline was well thought of and is one that anyone living in a multi-racial/multi-religious environment would gel with. The power of religion intertwined with tradition is best seen in the family drama during the wedding and when Ebrahim gets to visit the bar where his Cassim is performing.

His reaction upon being touched by the gatekeeper lady to be stamped on the hand was priceless!!

Kudos team! This is a must-watch movie.

gillian-293-243552

Material - a beautiful story about pursuing your dream

This movie made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think, it made me want to see it again.

The performances are all incredibly strong, even the restrained mom, who watches her family been torn apart. Her son's love for stand-up comedy, conflicts with his conservative Dad's plans for him to take over the fabric shop in down-town Johannesburg.

The film is beautifully made. It is sensitive and insightful to Muslim tradition and to the history of the time and the area.

More than that it's an emotive, funny, clever and inspiring story about family, about choices, and about love.

I highly recommend it, and am going to see it several times!

10mic-74

The movie SA has been waiting for!

Finally South Africa has made a film that touches the human heart, this film transgresses racial divides and talks to the universal human insights we can all relate to.

The film is a great mix of comedy, stand up and real drama that we all face in our day to day lives.

Riaad Moosa gives a performance that is honest and sincere, there's great cinematography and superb direction in all the characters and performances.

This film is a must see by all South Africans and anyone who loves great storytelling!

10sarah-strauss

Proudly South African

South African's are known for rugby, cricket, good wine and many other things, but let's be honest, we've never really been "known" for our acting.

I am an AVID cinema-goer and I can honestly say that Material is one of the most beautiful film's I have seen in a long time.

As I was sitting in the movie house I found my heart SWELL with pride to the point where it almost burst right out of my chest! These guys did all the work and yet there in my seat, I felt so proud to be called South African.

And to top it off, there are a number of scenes that are absolutely hilarious! I can't remember the last time I laughed from my belly.

The Material movie is an ABSOLUTE MUST-SEE!