Capernaum
کفرناحوم
“It takes courage to hope.”
Synopsis
After running away from his negligent parents, committing a violent crime and being sentenced to five years in jail, a hardened, streetwise 12-year-old Lebanese boy sues his parents in protest of the life they have given him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 99 DaysCannes Film Festival Week
Festival / Special Debut
December 14, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 23, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 23, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$65M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16.24x
+$61M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadine Labaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Nadine Labaki, Georges Khabbaz, Jihad Hojeily, Michelle Keserwany, Khaled Mouzanar
- Original Score
- Khaled Mouzanar
- Original Title
- کفرناحوم
- Country of Origin
- France, Lebanon, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Amharic, Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $65M
- Production Studios
- Boo Pictures, Mooz Films, Les Films des Tournelles, Open City Films, KNM, Synchronicity Films, Louverture Films, The Bridge Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadine Labaki
Nadine Labaki, Georges Khabbaz, Jihad Hojeily, Michelle Keserwany, Khaled Mouzanar
Khaled Mouzanar
Christopher Aoun
Laure Gardette, Konstantin Bock
Michel Merkt, Khaled Mouzanar, Samer Rizk, Jason Kliot, Ayla Rizk
Department Leadership Roster
Nadine Labaki
Director
Nadine Labaki
Writer
Georges Khabbaz
Writer
Jihad Hojeily
Writer
Christopher Aoun
Director of Photography
Michelle Keserwany
Writer
Khaled Mouzanar
Writer
Khaled Mouzanar
Original Music Composer
Michel Merkt
Producer
Laure Gardette
Editor
Konstantin Bock
Editor
Khaled Mouzanar
Producer
Zeina Saab de Melero
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Capernaum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Capernaum about?
After running away from his negligent parents, committing a violent crime and being sentenced to five years in jail, a hardened, streetwise 12-year-old Lebanese boy sues his parents in protest of the life they have given him.
Who directed Capernaum?
Capernaum was directed by Nadine Labaki.
Who stars in Capernaum?
The principal cast of Capernaum includes Zain Al Rafeea, Yordanos Shifera, Boluwatife Treasure Bankole, Kawsar Al Haddad, Fadi Kamel Yousef.
When was Capernaum released and how long is it?
Capernaum was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Capernaum?
Capernaum had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $65M at the worldwide box office (16.24 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Capernaum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Capernaum was composed by Khaled Mouzanar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Capernaum?
Capernaum holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).