Capernaum (2018)

It takes courage to hope.

Capernaum (2018) poster

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.

Director: Nadine Labaki
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.8/5 (2 ratings)
2 Filmori users watched this film
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Khaled Mouzanar
Cinematography: Christopher Aoun
Editing: Laure Gardette, Konstantin Bock
Production: Boo Pictures, Mooz Films, Les Films des Tournelles, Open City Films, KNM, Synchronicity Films, Louverture Films, The Bridge Production
Country: France, Lebanon, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Amharic, العربية
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $65M
Original Language: ar

Themes

Urban Poverty and Slums, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class

Keywords

child abuse, slum, refugee, neglect, child bride, lawsuit, undocumented immigrant, poverty, life in the slums, slum dwellers

Trailer

Capernaum Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Capernaum stars Zain Al Rafeea, Yordanos Shifera, Boluwatife Treasure Bankole, Kawsar Al Haddad, Fadi Kamel Yousef, Cedra Izzam.
How long is Capernaum?
Capernaum has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
What genre is Capernaum?
Capernaum is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for Capernaum?
Capernaum has a Filmori rating of 4.8/5 based on 2 ratings.
What is the budget of Capernaum?
Capernaum had a budget of $4M.
How much did Capernaum gross?
Capernaum grossed $65M worldwide.
Where was Capernaum produced?
Capernaum was produced in France, Lebanon, United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Capernaum?
The themes of Capernaum include: Urban Poverty and Slums, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.