Children of Shatila
أطفال شاتيلا
Synopsis
Many people first became aware of the Shatila refugee camp in Lebanon after the shocking and horrific Sabra-Shatila massacre that took place there in 1982. Located in Beirut's "belt of misery," the camp is home to 15,000 Palestinians and Lebanese who share a common experience of displacement, unemployment and poverty. Fifty years after the exile of their grandparents from Palestine, the children of Shatila attempt to come to terms with the reality of being refugees in a camp that has survived massacre, siege and starvation. Director Mai Masri focuses on two Palestinian children in the camp: Farah, age 11 and Issa, age 12. When these children are given video cameras, the story of the camp evolves from their personal narratives as they articulate the feelings and hopes of their generation.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mai Masri
- Screenplay & Story
- Mai Masri
- Original Title
- أطفال شاتيلا
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Arab Film Distribution, Nour Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mai Masri
Mai Masri
Hussein Youniss
Jean Khalil Chamoun
Department Leadership Roster
Mai Masri
Director
Jean Khalil Chamoun
Producer
Hussein Youniss
Editor
Mai Masri
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Children of Shatila.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Children of Shatila.
list7
(Movies) Documentaries
Lebanese Movies
All Lebanese productions automatically sourced with the "origin_country=LB" API call.
Netflix Movies
Sodaplayer's Documentaries
Azin
Imported from my library (Azin).
Similar Titles to Children of Shatila
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.0
6.0
5.6
7.0
8.0
5.3
3.3
5.5
6.0
6.7
6.3
6.9
6.4
6.0
5.0
6.7
6.6
6.8
More Like Children of Shatila
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Children of Shatila
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Children of Shatila about?
Many people first became aware of the Shatila refugee camp in Lebanon after the shocking and horrific Sabra-Shatila massacre that took place there in 1982. Located in Beirut's "belt of misery," the camp is home to 15,000 Palestinians and Lebanese who share a common experience of displacement, unemployment and poverty. Fifty years after the exile of their grandparents from Palestine, the children of Shatila attempt to come to terms with the reality of being refugees in a camp that has survived massacre, siege and starvation. Director Mai Masri focuses on two Palestinian children in the camp: Farah, age 11 and Issa, age 12. When these children are given video cameras, the story of the camp evolves from their personal narratives as they articulate the feelings and hopes of their generation.
Who directed Children of Shatila?
Children of Shatila was directed by Mai Masri.
Who stars in Children of Shatila?
The principal cast of Children of Shatila includes Not specified.
When was Children of Shatila released and how long is it?
Children of Shatila was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Children of Shatila?
Children of Shatila holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).