Captain Abu Raed
“A humanistic triumph...”
Synopsis
Abu Raed is an old airport janitor who has always yearned to travel the world but has never been able to afford it. One day, he finds an old discarded pilot's hat, and discovers a calling: a group of children in his poor neighborhood assume he's an airline captain and beg him to share stories of the world outside of Amman, Jordan. Through imaginary tales, a friendship forms, and Abu Raed is soon faced with the grim realities of the children's home life. Thus he takes it upon himself to make a difference in their lives.
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Nadim Sawalha
Abu Raed
Rana Sultan
Nour
Hussein Al-Sous
Murad
Odai Qedese
Tareq
Ghandi Saber
Abu Murad
Dina Raad-Yaghnam
Um Murad
Mohammad Qteshtat
Hilal
Nadim Mushahwar
Sameh
Faisal Majali
Ziad
Lina Attel
Nour's Mom
Ali Maher
Nour' s Dad
Khaled Al-Safi
Ali
Rami Samara
Rami
Ayat Najah Abd Al-Sadeq
Petra
Khuloud Khaled Issa
Khuloud
Lara Sawalha
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amin Matalqa
- Screenplay & Story
- Amin Matalqa
- Original Score
- Austin Wintory
- Original Title
- Captain Abu Raed
- Country of Origin
- Jordan
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Paper and Pen Films, GigaPix Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amin Matalqa
Amin Matalqa
Austin Wintory
Reinhart Peschke
Laith Majali
Amin Matalqa, Laith Majali, Kenneth Kokin, David Pritchard
Department Leadership Roster
Amin Matalqa
Director
Reinhart Peschke
Director of Photography
Amin Matalqa
Producer
Laith Majali
Editor
Laith Majali
Producer
Kenneth Kokin
Producer
Gerald Sullivan
Production Design
Amin Matalqa
Writer
Austin Wintory
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Captain Abu Raed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Abu Raed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Abu Raed about?
Abu Raed is an old airport janitor who has always yearned to travel the world but has never been able to afford it. One day, he finds an old discarded pilot's hat, and discovers a calling: a group of children in his poor neighborhood assume he's an airline captain and beg him to share stories of the world outside of Amman, Jordan. Through imaginary tales, a friendship forms, and Abu Raed is soon faced with the grim realities of the children's home life. Thus he takes it upon himself to make a difference in their lives.
Who directed Captain Abu Raed?
Captain Abu Raed was directed by Amin Matalqa.
Who stars in Captain Abu Raed?
The principal cast of Captain Abu Raed includes Nadim Sawalha, Rana Sultan, Hussein Al-Sous, Odai Qedese, Ghandi Saber.
When was Captain Abu Raed released and how long is it?
Captain Abu Raed was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Abu Raed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Abu Raed was composed by Austin Wintory.