Bilal: A New Breed of Hero
| Bilal: A New Breed of Hero | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Khurram H. Alavi Ayman Jamal |
| Written by | Ayman Jamal |
| Screenplay by | Alex Kronemer Michael Wolfe Khurram Alavi Yassin Kamel |
| Story by | Ayman Jamal |
| Produced by | Ayman Jamal |
| Starring | Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Jacob Latimore Ian McShane China Anne McClain |
| Edited by | Patricia Heneine |
| Music by | Atli Örvarsson |
Production company | Barajoun Entertainment |
| Distributed by | AMBI Distribution |
Release date | 2016 |
Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Language | English |
| Budget | 30,000,000 |
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is an upcoming 3D computer-animated action-adventure drama film produced by Barajoun Entertainment. The movie depicts the life of Bilal ibn Rabah and is the first feature-length animated film from the Dubai-based Barajoun. [1][2]
“Bilal” will premiere on Animation Day at the Cannes Film Festival 2016 alongside other heavyweight international names. It has also been selected for Annecy 2016, the biggest Animation Market and Animated Film Festival in the world. The movie is set for worldwide release Fall 2016. [3]
Plot
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Bilal (Andre Robinson) and Ghufaira (China Anne McClain) find themselves bound to the ruthless whims of the most powerful man in the city, Umayya (Ian McShane). Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal will soon learn he must choose his own fate, and find the courage to raise his voice. Bilal (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) will challenge everything.[4]
Cast
- Ian McShane as Umayya[5][6]
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Bilal (adult)[7]
- Jacob Latimore as Bilal (teen)[8]
- Andre Robinson as Bilal (child)
- China Anne McClain as Ghufaira
- Fred Tatasciore as Al-Siddiq
- Cynthia McWilliams as Hamama
- Thomas Ian Nicholas as Saad
- Dave B. Mitchell as Hamza
- Jon Curry as Sohaib
- Al Rodrigo as Abu Al Hakam
- Michael Gross as Okba
- Sage Ryan as Safwan (teen)
- Fred Tatasciore as Charlatan Priest
References
- ^ "Barajoun Studios Bilal reImagines an African Hero's Epic Journey".
- ^ "New Animated Feature 'Bilal' Inspired By The Story Of Ethiopian Slave Who Became 'Voice Of Islam'". Okayafrica. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ^ "UAE movie Bilal proves a home run for animation".
- ^ "Bilal (2015)". IMDb. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ^ "Ian McShane Joins Cast of Middle East Animated Feature". The Hollywood Reporter. 20 April 2015.
- ^ "Ian McShane Joins Cast of Middle East Animated Feature". The Hollywood Reporter/MSN. 20 April 2015.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay (Feb 27, 2015). "(Trailer for Animated Feature Film Inspired by True Story of Afro-Arab Slave Who Became "Voice of Islam"". indiewire. Retrieved Feb 27, 2015.
- ^ "Rising R&B star Jacob Latimore joins cast of Bilal". The National. May 24, 2015.
