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title: Capernaum
slug: capernaum
url: /detay/capernaum
type: article
language: English
entity:
  primary: Capernaum
  type: article
  disambiguation: Zain's powerful struggle for survival in Beirut's harsh streets.  Award-winning film.
  categories:
    - name: General Knowledge
      slug: genel-kultur
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    - name: Cinema And Television
      slug: sinema-ve-televizyon
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  tags:
    - Lebanese Cinema
    - Social Injustice
    - Poverty
    - Capernaum
    - Nadine Labaki
author: Ahsen Buyurkan
created_at: 2025-03-07T12:38:38.181033+03:00
updated_at: 2025-04-17T11:24:41.655941+03:00
---

# Capernaum

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## KURE Information Cards

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| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Year(s)(Text) | 2018 |
| Director(s) | Nadine Labaki |
| Cast(s) | Kawsar Al Haddad,Boluwatife Treasure Bankole,Zain Alrafeea,Yordanos Shifera |

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## Article Content

**Capernaum (2018)** is a powerful [drama](/en/detay/drama-2/llms.txt) [film](/en/detay/film-5/llms.txt) directed by Nadine Labaki, revolving around themes of poverty and injustice. Zain, a Lebanese child, escapes his abusive family and struggles to survive in the harsh streets of Beirut. During this process, he crosses paths with [an](/en/detay/an-2/llms.txt) Ethiopian refugee, Rahil, and her baby, Yonas. The film focuses on Zain's struggle to survive despite the harsh conditions and his eventual lawsuit against his parents. The film garnered significant attention [at](/en/detay/at-3/llms.txt) the Cannes Film [Festival](/en/detay/festival-2/llms.txt) and received numerous prestigious awards, including a nomination for the Palme d'Or.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/03/07/ErsfvA6SAPu1ddVmxv3e5iedvnPzvnCi.webp)
*A still from the movie Capernaum.*

**Nadine Labaki** Nadine Labaki, born on [February](/en/detay/february/llms.txt) 18, 1974, in Beirut, Lebanon, is considered one of the most important contemporary Arab filmmakers. Her cinema stands out for its social realism, strong character portrayal, and her approach to humanistic themes. Her works often address issues such as women's rights, migration, poverty, and social injustice, deeply exploring Lebanon's and the broader Middle East's social structure.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/03/07/CYJVYCLs1IXTRt4gWuJJZuAxPliDdrNh.webp)
*Nadine Labaki.*

Labaki's career in cinema began with her 2007 film *Caramel*, which attracted international attention. The film portrayed the daily struggles of women living in Lebanon and received great acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival. Labaki's most well-known film, however, is *Capernaum*, released in 2018. This film tells the story of a child's life full of neglect and poverty while offering a strong social critique on immigration and identity issues.

Labaki's cinema is shaped by poignant narratives that draw from real-life stories. Her extensive field research for *Capernaum* is an important [element](/en/detay/element-7/llms.txt) supporting her realistic approach to cinema. By choosing amateur actors and using improvisational scenes, Labaki adds an authentic atmosphere to her films.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/03/07/eAZg0hRqVVv6jAmOYrPBxf6PuTR8yCRz.jpeg)
*Capernaum movie poster.*

In addition to her success in cinema, Labaki is a prolific [artist](/en/detay/artist-3/llms.txt) in various fields. She also acts and collaborates with her husband, Khaled Mouzanar, on the music of her films. By serving as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival, Labaki [has](/en/detay/has-3/llms.txt) earned a respected position in the international film world, aiming to create change in Lebanese and Middle Eastern societies through her art.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. MUBI. "Nadine Labaki." Erişim 6 Mart 2025. https://mubi.com/tr/cast/nadine-labaki.IMDb. "Nadine Labaki - Biography." Erişim 6 Mart 2025. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1701024/bio/?ref\_=nm\_ov\_ql\_1.MUBI. "Capernaum (2018)." Erişim 6 Mart 2025. https://mubi.com/tr/tr/films/capernaum.Beyazperde. "Kefernahum." Erişim 6 Mart 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-251090/.