Captains of Za'atari
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Captains of Za'atari is a documentary film. directed by Ali El Arabi. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fawzi Qatleesh, Mahmoud Dagher, and Xavi
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 2021
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Naked Edge Films
- Tribeca Film Institute
- NEW Century
- Dogwoof
- Ambient Light
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 cam...
Who directed Captains of Za'atari?
Captains of Za'atari was directed by Ali El Arabi.
How long is Captains of Za'atari?
Captains of Za'atari has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Captains of Za'atari released?
Captains of Za'atari was released on January 31, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Captains of Za'atari?
The main cast of Captains of Za'atari includes Fawzi Qatleesh, Mahmoud Dagher, Xavi, Robert Lewandowski, Franck Ribéry.