Xenos
Synopsis
In 2010, Abu Eyad and other young Palestinian men from the Ain el-Helweh refugee camp in Lebanon travelled with smugglers through Syria and Turkey into Greece. Like so many other migrants, they came looking for a way into Europe but found themselves trapped in a country undergoing economic, political, and social collapse.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahdi Fleifel
- Original Title
- Xenos
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Greece, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Nakba FilmWorks, Screen Institute Beirut
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahdi Fleifel
Mahdi Fleifel
Michael Aaglund
Patrick Campbell
Department Leadership Roster
Mahdi Fleifel
Director
Mahdi Fleifel
Director of Photography
Patrick Campbell
Producer
Michael Aaglund
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Xenos
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What is Xenos about?
In 2010, Abu Eyad and other young Palestinian men from the Ain el-Helweh refugee camp in Lebanon travelled with smugglers through Syria and Turkey into Greece. Like so many other migrants, they came looking for a way into Europe but found themselves trapped in a country undergoing economic, political, and social collapse.
Who directed Xenos?
Xenos was directed by Mahdi Fleifel.
Who stars in Xenos?
The principal cast of Xenos includes Not specified.
When was Xenos released and how long is it?
Xenos was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Xenos?
Xenos holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).