Captains of Za'atari
كباتن الزعتري
Synopsis
Like many young people around the world, best friends Fawzi and Mahmoud are obsessed with soccer. But for the past several years, the teenagers have been stuck in Zaatari, the world’s largest camp for Syrian refugees, located in Jordan. With uncertain legal status and an interrupted education, their prospects are limited. On the local soccer pitch, however, they can imagine a brighter future as professional athletes, a path to escaping the camp and providing for their families. When scouts from a world-renowned Qatari sports academy visit Zaatari, Fawzi and Mahmoud believe they might be able to realize their dreams—if given the opportunity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali El Arabi
- Original Score
- Gil Talmi
- Original Title
- كباتن الزعتري
- Country of Origin
- Egypt, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Naked Edge Films, Tribeca Film Institute, NEW Century, Dogwoof, Ambient Light
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali El Arabi
Gil Talmi
Mahmoud Beshir
Menna Elshishini
Ali El Arabi
Department Leadership Roster
Mahmoud Beshir
Director of Photography
Menna Elshishini
Editor
Ali El Arabi
Producer
Ali El Arabi
Director
Gil Talmi
Original Music Composer
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What is Captains of Za'atari about?
Like many young people around the world, best friends Fawzi and Mahmoud are obsessed with soccer. But for the past several years, the teenagers have been stuck in Zaatari, the world’s largest camp for Syrian refugees, located in Jordan. With uncertain legal status and an interrupted education, their prospects are limited. On the local soccer pitch, however, they can imagine a brighter future as professional athletes, a path to escaping the camp and providing for their families. When scouts from a world-renowned Qatari sports academy visit Zaatari, Fawzi and Mahmoud believe they might be able to realize their dreams—if given the opportunity.
Who directed Captains of Za'atari?
Captains of Za'atari was directed by Ali El Arabi.
Who stars in Captains of Za'atari?
The principal cast of Captains of Za'atari includes Fawzi Qatleesh, Mahmoud Dagher, Xavi, Robert Lewandowski, Franck Ribéry.
When was Captains of Za'atari released and how long is it?
Captains of Za'atari was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Captains of Za'atari?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captains of Za'atari was composed by Gil Talmi.