The First Drop of Rain: Making MATAR
Mar 16, 2023 | IMDB 0
16 min Watch NowDocumentary
Follow the emotional journey of Hiba Noor, a talented artist forced to flee her home country, as she navigates a new life in London while awaiting her asylum fate. This film takes you on a journey into the production of MATAR, a short film about a fellow asylum seeker facing similar problems.
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