It did not take long before he received an invitation to join the crew that started in a movie known as material. He certainly seems to have the remedy for the nations ills. Material 2012 imdbwith riaad moosa, vincent ebrahim, created. Material comedy performance by riaad moosa quintess africa. Material, the movie nothing to do in joburg besides. Riaad moosa plays the lead in the film, and he is accompanied by vincent ebrahim from the kumars at no. Moosa was born in india and with his family he came to south africa for better opportunities. Riaad moosa and his bright material daily maverick. Comedy doctor and south african indian muslim comedian riaad moosa performs some of his signature standup bits. Material the moive riaad moosa riaad moosa plays the lead character in the film, a young muslim man who works in his fathers fabric shop in fordsburg, johannesburg. See more about the movie on material s facebook page. Riaad moosa once again received nominations for the comics choice award in both 2012 and 20. Material was originally released in 2012 and i havent watched it for years. Were starting preproduction on material 2 very soon.
In the movie moosa plays cassim kaif who abandons the family hopes for him to inherit his fathers material shop for a life of laughs on stage. Subscribe now to the riaad moosa official youtube channel. With riaad moosa, vincent ebrahim, joey rasdien, denise newman. Locally produced movie, material, inspired by riaad moosa. So youd be forgiven for approaching material a little warily, especially when considering that the films star, comedian riaad moosa a brilliant presence on stage has never quite acted for. Local actress zakeeya patel sets her sights on hollywood.
Today in south africa, we take freedom for granted hit south african film material, starring riaad moosa, has been launched on itunes to mark the 20th anniversary of south. Riaad moosa plays the lead character in the film, a young muslim man who works in his fathers fabric shop in fordsburg, johannesburg. In 2005, moosa appeared in crazy monkey straight outta benoni. Material movie download download material find great deals on ebay for movie screen material and projection screens material. Riaad moosa is a qualified medical doctor, who sole first love in this world is comedy his second being his wife. A doctor, comedian and now actor, the man seems able to tap into a limitless reserve of natural talent. Riaad moosa age, wife, family, education, tv shows, movies. I met riaad on stage in cool runnings in december of 2001.
Vincent ebrahim gives an award winning performance equally matched by riaad moosa s excellent rendition of the standup comic by night obedient son by day. Who thinks vincent ebrahim played my father in the movie seemed more muslim that me. Patel has participated on strictly come dancing and opposite comedian riaad moosa in the movie material. Moosa is a family man, and his family members inspire most of his work. Having had a strong input on the script and writing process, riaad also flexed his comedic and dramatic muscles in. Material movie trailer youtube the first material movie trailer. Download the movie material online emanuel liggins. Cassim kaif riaad moosa is a muslim man working in johannesburg at his fathers fabric store. Moosa, one of the countrys most popular comedy men. The film material celebrates the goodness of south africas spirit and of the legacy of a unique and historical part of this land, fordsburg. Riaad moosa stars in this heart warming film about a young man who has to juggle his duty to the family run. He is one of south africas most popular and acclaimed funnymen with a style all his own, and is known as the comedy doctor. Cassim is a young muslim man who works in his fathers fabric shop in johannesburg.
The sequel to material is going to be released soon. Who would like to join me for the riaad moosa movie playing in london material. Material is a 2012 south african film, directed by craig freimond and written by craig freimond, ronnie apteker, robbie thorpe, rosalind butler and riaad moosa. Riaad moosa live in gabs tsenariaad moosa live in riaad moosa and is known as riaads best friend and the pair the lead in the internationally acclaimed movie material. Riaad moosa talks about material 16 february, 2012 02. When he gets a gig at a local bar, he has to find a way of keeping it a secret. Riaad moosa makes acting look easy in his feature film debut. In the family tradition riaad, as the only son, is expected to take over the family business from his father. An aspiring standup comedian riaad moosa tries to keep his latest gig a secret from his disapproving father vincent ebrahim. Material movie is a classic story of tradition versus modernity of change verse tradition.
Riaad moosa has come a with a string of soldout standup shows and a boxoffice hit movie, material. The fringe with material the movie material the movie. He represents many individuals who struggle with almost the same situation proving your worth to the world against all odds. Hollywood comedian riaad moosa biography, news, photos. Bollywood cruise and celebrity politicians riaad moosa comedy duration. Released 2012, material stars riaad moosa, vincent ebrahim, joey yusuf rasdien, denise newman the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 34 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. However, cassim wants to be a standup comedian, which his father disproves of.
The movie, material is a production that is more than just moosa and his sterling career as a comedian. Material movie premiere in cape town the starstudded cast of material a new comedydrama in cinemas 17 february starring riaad moosa and vincent ebrahim attended the glittering movie. The awardwinning standup comedian, who has given us shows such as strictly halaal, riaad moosa for the baracka and, more recently, the movie material, plays ahmed kathrada in the biopic mandela. Ive been working with craig freimond and robbie thorpe on the sequel. On 17 th feb 2012, material, the movie that made barry ronge cry opened in sa cinemas nationwide to overwhelming critical acclaim. This playlists focuses on muslim cultural material. While there is no information about his parents and siblings, we can proudly report that he is. The material difference a small, breakthrough movie cou. With dreams of becoming a standup comedian, cassim covertly and with the. Hes a qualified doctor, a comedian revered by audiences and his peers, and now riaad moosa stars in a splendid new film that everyone should see. The movie is feelgood, humorous, and really shines the most when moosa takes to the stage and gives us a dose of his comedy, which will make you laugh, parallels whats going on, and is the highlight of the film. Riaad moosa won the safta south african film and television award for best actor for his role in material, which also received saftas for best film, best director and best supporting actor in 20.
The president of the united states of america is a black man. He started off doing side line comedy shows as a comedymagician and has worked his way up to becoming a wellknown comedyactor. Material is one of the smartest, most heartwarming movies to originate from south africa, telling the story of a young muslim man whose love for standup comedy leads to conflict when his father expects him to take over the family business. Material is a comedydrama about cassim kaif, a young muslim who works in his familys fabric shop in fordsburg. I cant believe its been seven years since material was released.