The Glassworker (2024)

7.098 min

2024 Pakistani hand-drawn animated film

The Glassworker (Urdu: شیشہ گر, romanized: Sheesha Gar) is a 2024 Pakistani animated anti-war romantic drama film produced by Mano Animation Studios. The film is directed by Usman Riaz (in his directorial debut) with a screenplay by Moya O'Shea from a story by O'Shea and Riaz. The film is produced by Khizer Riaz and Manuel Cristóbal. Featuring anime-influenced animation, it is Pakistan's first hand-drawn animated feature film.

The film premiered at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 10 June and was released in theatres in Pakistan on 26 July 2024.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Glassworker about?
The Glassworker (2024) — The life of a young glassblower in training and his relationships over the years, as his land goes through war and strife.
Is The Glassworker based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Glassworker scary?
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