The Glassworker

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The Glassworker

In Theaters Fri Aug 15

1h 38m

Drama

Animation

Romance

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In a town divided by duty and class, Vincent, a glassmaker's son, and Alliz, a violinist who is the colonel's daughter, fall in love. As their bond grows, rising tensions between their families threaten to pull them apart. Brought to life through stunning hand-drawn animation, The Glassworker is a poetic tale of first love, family, and the price of staying true to your art.

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Usman Riaz

Director

Sacha Dhawan

Vincent Oliver

Anjli Mohindra

Alliz Amano

Art Malik

Tomas Oliver

Usman Riaz

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Moya O'Shea

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Siddhant Adlakha

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“The Glassworker” goes beyond merely aping Miyazaki’s distinctive style. It gets to the heart of the anti-war sentiment that underscores much of his work.

Dec 2, 2024

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Edward Douglas

The Weekend Warrior (Substack)

An absolutely lovely animated film ... it’s quite an achievement and a joy to behold.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 14, 2025

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Liam Lacey

Original Cin

Usman Riaz’s desire for a universal anti-war message may leave viewers puzzled about where and when this strange story is supposed to take place.

Rated: B

Aug 13, 2025

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Calvin Law

The Asian Cut

'The Glassworker' succeeds on the merits of its personal touch, and the sheer breadth of the animated beauty.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 31, 2025

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Frank J. Avella

The Contending

I loved this film so much and the theme of art being paramount to our lives could not be more vital right now. The movie also explores the difficulties inherent in two people connecting when they share conflicting ideologies.

Rated: A-

Dec 19, 2024

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Cody Dericks

Next Best Picture

In fact, it’s Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated feature film ever, and as Walt Disney did with “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Riaz creates a masterpiece on his very first try.

Rated: 9/10

Dec 16, 2024

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Synopsis

In a town divided by duty and class, Vincent, a glassmaker's son, and Alliz, a violinist who is the colonel's daughter, fall in love. As their bond grows, rising tensions between their families threaten to pull them apart. Brought to life through stunning hand-drawn animation, The Glassworker is a poetic tale of first love, family, and the price of staying true to your art.

Director: Usman Riaz
Producer: Manuel R. Cristóbal, Khizer RIAZ
Screenwriter: Usman Riaz, Moya O'Shea
Distributor: Watermelon Pictures
Production Co: Mano Animation Studios
Genre: Drama, Animation, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 15, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 38m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1