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"The Glassworker" doesn't shy away from difficult themes, but it handles them with sensitivity and grace. The looming shadow of war creates a sense of urgency without overshadowing the film's core message about the enduring power of art, love, and the human spirit. The voice acting is superb, breathing life into each character and amplifying the emotional resonance of the film. The score is a masterpiece in itself, perfectly complementing the visuals and evoking a range of emotions. From the bustling cityscapes to the quiet moments of contemplation, the music elevates every scene. The voice acting is superb, breathing life into each character and amplifying the emotional resonance of the film. The score is a masterpiece in itself, perfectly complementing the visuals and evoking a range of emotions. From the bustling cityscapes to the quiet moments of contemplation, the music elevates every scene. The animation is a love letter to the art of hand-drawn artistry. Lush landscapes and vibrant cityscapes come alive with meticulous detail, while the characters move with a grace that captures the essence of life. But the true magic lies in the depiction of glassblowing itself. Each fiery dance with molten glass is a mesmerizing spectacle, a testament to the dedication of the animators and a celebration of this ancient craft."The Glassworker" transcends the boundaries of animation. It's a tapestry woven with breathtaking visuals, a poignant story, and a message that resonates deeply. This Pakistani masterpiece is a landmark achievement, not just for its country's film industry, but for animation as a whole. The story unfolds like a delicate work of blown glass, both beautiful and fragile. Vincent, our protagonist, struggles to find his place in a world threatened by war. His journey of self-discovery is interwoven with a love story that blossoms amidst hardship. The characters are richly drawn, each with their own dreams and fears, making their struggles all the more relatable.

Hey I saw the Movie. Tbh it's good for beginners and kids. There is a Special word I can use. "NA ISKA SAR THA NA PAIR"

I know this is the starting for the Pakistan Animation.

Good Review: It's good storyline neat the characters designs are detailed. Storyline was average.

Improvement Review: Thing I learn from Anmies Movie

Musics is missing Voilen can be in melodies add more. War, Fires, Emotions.

Imagine its bombing and next day everyone is happy i mean dude... cmmon

Imagine you are making a movie where is the mixture of War & Love Damn It can be classic but you miss both parts.

If you feel like what complete anmie mean There is An Anmie Name "91 Days, Monster Farming in Another World"

For Voilence "High School God Avg, Hell Paradise Strong Character with Voilence Elements"

For Romance: "Watch Any High School"

Now Lets Come Back

Main Character was weak I know its totally looking like you. But does he have to be weak?

His Mother Memories are missing. Father Role is Totally cracking.

Romance was lit

Now If I recollect what was it. Think Again at the end they both Meet Now Go Above If they have to be meet Why Malik was much greased into this. The character was unimportant.

You can have me on a call there is much that i can't write. Search Mozzam on Insta

USMAN I KNOW YOU HAVE THE FUTURE THAT'S WHY IMPROVEMENTS IS IMPORTANT AS WELL.

I feel you are self centered that has expectations less from others and more from yourself. I don't appreciate it i I have been through this.

BTW If you rewatch this you are really good in the War Senario Specially the Bombing on the City, on Mountains and on Night View.

I would suggest move yourself to the War Anmies. If you feel content is more go for Anmie Side We would love to watch that but we expect some quality things.

The Movie is supported by pakistani community Best of Luck.

From Mano Animation Studios and director Usman Riaz comes 'The Glassworker,' a hand-drawn animated feature film set in a location loosely inspired by Pakistan. Set in a fictional European-inspired country on the brink of war, it follows young Vincent and his father Tomas; both are in charge of running the best glass workshop in the country, and fear an impending war, which they refuse to participate in, leading them to be labeled cowards. The story unfolds through flashbacks as present-day Vincent reads a letter from his girlfriend Aliz, a gifted violinist. These flashbacks reveal how they first met during a war and how their relationship evolved through it. Tomas's son, Vincent, is a skilled glassworker in Waterfront Town, homeschooled by his father while serving as an apprentice. His mother, also a talented glassmaker, passed on her gift to him. Vincent longed to go to school and play with the other town children, but his father dismissed these desires as distractions from his future as a glassmaker. The arrival in their town of an army colonel and his daughter Alliz, an expert young violinist, will shake up their reality and test their relationship. As tensions mount, Vincent and Alliz's relationship becomes an act of silent resistance, challenging the ideologies that surround them. This is an age when patriotism and social standing are considered more important than free thought and artistic pursuits! . This is an age when love simply doesn't matter!

"The Glassworker" is a coming-of-age romantic drama and the first hand-drawn animated feature film made in Pakistan. It tells the story of a young glassblower in training and his relationships with his father and a beautiful girl over the years, while his homeland is plagued by war and ongoing conflict with a neighboring country. In fact, although it's not surreptitiously mentioned, it seems to recall the perpetual conflict between Pakistan and India over the Kashmir region, a conflict that raged since the days of the two countries' independence and continues today. A moving and sensitive animated film, written and directed by Usman Riaz, a Pakistani composer and animator, with a style reminiscent of the films of the famous Studio Ghibli. It has participated in and won several international awards, including those at the Annecy and Sitges festivals.

It features a sensitive and enjoyable love story; however, this forbidden relationship between feuding families shakes our protagonist's reality and tests the relationship between father and son. Therefore, the deep love that develops between Vincent and Alliz is constantly challenged by the differing perspectives of their parents. And it features the original voices of Art Malik, Sacha Dhawan, Anjli Mohindra, and Tony Jayawardena.

The filmmakers use hand-drawn 2D animation that evokes character and environment designs based on the renowned Japanese studio, Studio Ghibli. This influence is evident, as Mano Animation Studio developed the film under the tutelage of Geoffrey Wexler, a former Studio Ghibli producer. The vibrant , brilliant colors enhance the love story, lending a poetic quality to the narrative. Meanwhile, the war sequences unfold with hypnotic intensity, depicting both brutality and hope. While "The Glassworker" has flaws, and failures such as underdeveloped character dynamics and a rushed ending, it remains a commendable and important animation experiment. This ambitious project contributes to elevating an often underappreciated art form.

In The Glassworker, the spirit of Studio Ghibli and its main representative, Hayao Miyazaki, is revived. Many of the latter's ideas and images are brought to life, recalling some frames from the classic films of that well-known mangaka and catoonist, such as Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky (1986), Ponyo on the Cliff (2008), Tales from Earthsea (2006), along with the masterpiece Spirited Away, (2001). However, it is especially influenced by Porco Rosso and The Wind Rises (2013), including the flying machines, giant aerial machines, and zeppelins that swarm throughout the film. This is an eminently personal work, the hard work of a man, Usman Riaz, in fact the author himself acts as screenwriter, composer, editor, director of photography, producer and director of this great film entitled "The Glassworker" (2024) which was Pakistan's official submission for the category 'Best Feature Film' at the 97th Academy Awards in 2025. Rating: 7/10. Better than average. Well worth watching.

This movie had been 10 years in the making and it largely pays off.

The setting is a blend of desi and European culture which is evident with the character names, clothing, food and more.

The art style is obviously inspired by Studio Ghibli but it is unique enough to have its own personality.

The animation during the war scenes are especially breathtaking as the lighting and colours during the explosions are particularly beautiful.

The voice acting is the weakest aspect (I watched it in English, but Urdu had the same issue) but I had expected it from the trailers, however it wasn't terrible.

First, let me get this out the way, the movie is aesthetically a masterpiece. Would have never believed that such a beautiful, hand-drawn animation could come out of Pak. The Urdu voice actors were fantastic too, especially the person who voiced Vincent's Dad.

Beyond that I felt the film severely lacked in storyboarding, character development, and overall character arcs. It got tedious and boring at times in between the usual Ghibli tropes. They could have definitely perfected the script in the 10 years the film spent in development. But, in the end they drew stunning animation for a very weak story. Despite that, I was totally on-board with the pacifist message that formed the crux of the story.

Also, they market the film as made-in Pak, but the characters and setting look ostensibly western. I mean, I get it that they wanted to appeal to a global audience, but they could have incorporated more of the local culture apart from token mentions. After all, the film's core viewership and theatre-going base was to be in Pak.

Despite the weak story, I would commend the score of the film. It was hauntingly beautiful and executed masterfully within scenes.

In conclusion, despite it's obvious flaws, The Glassworker is a film to watch for art lovers & Ghibli fans. You might be bored by the story and characters, but the the visuals and music score will keep you there till the end.

P. S: I have heard that the English voiceover is not as good. I watched it in Urdu, so can't comment on that opinion. The Urdu version was quite well done.