CAPTAINS OF ZAATARI
Ali El Arabi
Egypt, Qatar | Documentary | 2021 | 91’ | Arabic
Rights
Theatrical & Non-Theatrical Rights/MENA
Cast
Mahmoud Dagher, Ibrahim Elhefnawy, Fawzi Qatleesh
The two best friends Mahmoud and Fawzi living in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan have an undying dream of becoming professional soccer players while facing the difficult reality of their lives.
Festivals & Awards
- Sundance Film Festival
- Carthage Film Festival (JCC)- Special Mention
- El Gouna Film Festival - Best Documentary Film Award
- Ajyal Film Festival - Best Feature Film Award
- Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival - International Documentary Feature Award