Capernaum
Directed by Nadine Labaki
Synopsis:
Set in the slums of Beirut, “Capernaum” follows the journey of Zain, a 12-year-old boy who sues his parents for bringing him into a world of poverty and neglect. The film delves into his struggles for survival, his encounters with other marginalized individuals, and his quest for justice and dignity.
Premiere:
Cannes Film Festival, 2018
Awards & Recognition:
• Jury Prize, Cannes Film Festival, 2018
• Best Foreign Language Film Nominee, Academy Awards, 2019
• Best Foreign Language Film Nominee, BAFTA Awards, 2019
• Best International Film, Munich Film Festival, 2018
• Audience Award, Sarajevo Film Festival, 2018
• Best Cinematography, German Cinematography Award, 2019
• Best Cinematography, The Lebanese Movie Awards, 2019
Cinematography Press Highlights:
“Christopher Aoun’s cinematography is appropriately marvelous, too. There’s a sense of unease in the movement and the framing. And some of the bleakly picturesque shots of the shabby streets and squalors are surreally enticing. The bird’s eye views of Lebanon are particularly stunning.”
— Filmotomy
“Everything else from the acting to the camerawork is so naturalistic and powerful that it completely undercuts any schmaltziness and Oscar-bait energy for me.”
— Reddit User Review
“The cinematography manages to take some of the most disgusting places in the world and manages to give it beauty, especially through the gorgeous landscape and…”
— IMDb User Review
