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2018 · 126 min · NR

Capernaum

Directed by Nadine Labaki · Drama

Capernaum (2018) is a Drama film, directed by Nadine Labaki set in Beirut during the 2010s.

A neo noir, with a bleak and hopeful tone. Themes of class conflict, coming of age, and survival play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Composer
Khaled Mouzanar
Cinematography
Christopher Aoun
Cast
Zain Al RafeeaYordanos ShiferaBoluwatife Treasure BankoleKawsar Al HaddadFadi Kamel YousefCedra IzzamAlaa ChouchniehElias Khoury

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Beirut
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
Class ConflictComing Of AgeSurvival
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineFrame Narrative
Tone
BleakHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction