Capernaum From Lebanese Director, Nadine Labaki comes a hard hitting, documentary-styled story of poverty, failing society and the inhumane treatment of disenfranchised minors in Beirut.. The very human story of a 10year old boy’s fight to create a better life for himself by divorcing himself from his parents. ‘Real’ extras and handheld footage thrusts the viewer deep in to the film and there is real social comment to be found. Wonderful drone footage and the use of 'real' locations produces a stunning film that feels dirty and angrily frustrated. The tragedy is that the most humanity and hope to be seen comes from the youngest members of the entire piece. Zain Al Rafeea stands out as the boy, Zain. Beautiful film-making that should touch all who make the effort to watch it. Nominated for an Oscar in 2019 for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year. It should have had more. Cameo appearance by the director to look out for and one of the most uplifting end frames of any film. Subtitles.
8 out of 10. 2018
Cert 15.2hrs 6mins
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