Universal Language
This film longs to hold you.
Winter. Somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg. Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen deep within the sidewalk ice and try to find a way to get it out. Massoud leads a group of befuddled tourists upon an increasingly-strange walking tour of Winnipeg historic sites. Matthew leaves his job at the Québec government and embarks upon a mysterious journey to visit his estranged mother.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Une langue universelle
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Release Date: 2024-09-20
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Rating: 7.3/10 (33 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $306,051
- Production Companies: Metafilms
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.031
- Languages: French, Persian
Cast & Crew
Rojina Esmaeili
as Negin
Saba Vahedyousefi
as Nazgol
Matthew Rankin
as Matthew (Massoud)
Pirouz Nemati
as Massoud (Matthew)
Mani Soleymanlou
as Iraj Bilodeau
Ila Firouzabadi
as Bus Driver
Sobhan Javadi
as Omid
Danielle Fichaud
as Monsieur Castonguay
Bahram Nabatian
as Hafez Ghamghosar
Hemela Pourafzal
as Woman with Turkey
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Q&A with Matthew Rankin | TIFF 2025
Iranian Cinema Inspired Matthew Rankin’s UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE | TIFF 2024
Canadian Spot
Denis Villeneuve interviews Matthew Rankin - Universal Language
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE (UNE LANGUE UNIVERSELLE) Conversation at AFI FEST presented by Canva
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Universal Language?▼
Universal Language is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2024-09-20.
Who are the main actors in Universal Language?▼
The main cast includes Rojina Esmaeili, Saba Vahedyousefi, Matthew Rankin, Pirouz Nemati, Mani Soleymanlou, .
Where can I watch Universal Language online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Universal Language is available.
Is Universal Language based on a true story?▼
This film longs to hold you.
What is the IMDb rating of Universal Language?▼
Universal Language has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 33 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Universal Language?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $306,051 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Universal Language?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Metafilms. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Universal Language filmed?▼
Universal Language was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Universal Language?▼
The total runtime of Universal Language is 89 minutes.
Is Universal Language suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Universal Language?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Universal Language.
Does Universal Language have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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