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New Material (2021)

Movie 101 min

Comedy

Cassim Caif is a young Muslim man living in Fordsburg, Johannesburg. Heʼs balancing the demands of a new marriage, a young child, and living in a house with his ageing parents with being one of South Africaʼs few Muslim stand-up comedians. His father, Ebrahim, has reluctantly accepted his sonʼs chosen career—for now—but is still simmering over the issue.

Craig Freimond Writer Craig Freimond Director Riaad Moosa Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 2, 2021
Runtime
101 min
Budget
$1.0M
IMDb
tt10449564
Language
Studio
Ochre Moving Pictures

Cast

Riaad Moosa Riaad Moosa Cassim Kaif Joey Yusuf Rasdien Joey Yusuf Rasdien Yusuf Vincent Ebrahim Vincent Ebrahim Ebrahim Kaif Schalk Bezuidenhout Schalk Bezuidenhout Hedrick Carishma Basday Carishma Basday Zulfa Zakeeya Patel Zakeeya Patel Denise Newman Denise Newman Fatima Kaif Rajesh Gopie Rajesh Gopie Shabir

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Frequently asked questions

What is New Material about?
Cassim Caif is a young Muslim man living in Fordsburg, Johannesburg. Heʼs balancing the demands of a new marriage, a young child, and living in a house with his ageing parents with being one of South Africaʼs few Muslim stand-up comedians. His father, Ebrahim, has reluctantly accepted his sonʼs chosen career—for now—but is still simmering over the issue.
Who directed New Material?
New Material was directed by Craig Freimond.
Who stars in New Material?
New Material stars Riaad Moosa, Joey Yusuf Rasdien, Vincent Ebrahim, Schalk Bezuidenhout.
When was New Material released?
New Material is a 2021 comedy film.
Where can I watch New Material?
You can watch New Material with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.