Captains of Za'atari (2021)
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.
Director: Ali El Arabi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: January 31, 2021
Cast
- Fawzi Qatleesh - Self
- Mahmoud Dagher - Self
- Xavi - Self
- Robert Lewandowski - Self
- Franck Ribéry - Self
- Arturo Vidal - Self
- Arjen Robben - Self
- Thomas Müller - Self
- David Trezeguet - Self
Music: Gil Talmi
Cinematography: Mahmoud Beshir
Editing: Menna Elshishini
Production: Naked Edge Films, Tribeca Film Institute, NEW Century, Dogwoof, Ambient Light
Country: Egypt, United Kingdom
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Ali El Arabi
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Captains of Za'atari stars Fawzi Qatleesh, Mahmoud Dagher, Xavi, Robert Lewandowski, Franck Ribéry, Arturo Vidal.
- How long is Captains of Za'atari?
- Captains of Za'atari has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Captains of Za'atari?
- Captains of Za'atari is a Documentary film.
- Where was Captains of Za'atari produced?
- Captains of Za'atari was produced in Egypt, United Kingdom.