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Omar is a promising young musician. Separated from his Syrian family, he is stuck on a remote Scottish island awaiting the fate of his asylum request.Omar is a promising young musician. Separated from his Syrian family, he is stuck on a remote Scottish island awaiting the fate of his asylum request.Omar is a promising young musician. Separated from his Syrian family, he is stuck on a remote Scottish island awaiting the fate of his asylum request.
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 14 wins & 20 nominations total
Darina Al Joundi
- Omar's Mum
- (voice)
Nayef Rashed
- Omar's Dad
- (voice)
- Director
- Writer
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- TriviaGiven the difficult subject matter of refugees, Ben Sharrock was quite surprised in talking to people who had fled their home countries that many of them took comfort in humor. That's why he deliberately incorporated a lot of humor into his screenplay.
- Crazy creditsNo animals or chickens were harmed in the making of this film.
- ConnectionsFeatures Friends: The One Where Chandler Crosses the Line (1997)
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One of the best of the year
What an absolutely wonderful film this was, one of my favourites this year. It has a distinct Wes Anderson feeling to it with the use of static, symmetrical shots and quirky characters and dialogue. However, unlike with Anderson, it isn't overdone, and the more comical aspects are very well balanced with the more serious subject matter and themes. The lead performance from Amir El-Masry was revelatory, and there was excellent support from Vikash Bhai, Ole Arebiyi and Kwabena Ansah.
Witty, poignant, but ultimately hopeful, Limbo is a wonderful film that is essential viewing in the current climate.
Witty, poignant, but ultimately hopeful, Limbo is a wonderful film that is essential viewing in the current climate.
- willcrabbe
- Aug 20, 2021
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- Country of origin
- Official site
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- Also known as
- Лімб
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $224,405
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $84,710
- May 2, 2021
- Gross worldwide
- $921,894
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Color
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