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Capernaum (2018)

MMR 4.0/5
Review Published 12-03-2026

Overview

4.0/5
Summary
Capernaüm ("Chaos") tells the story of Zain (Zain al-Rafeea), a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the "crime" of giving him life. The film follows Zain as he journeys from gutsy, streetwise child to hardened 12-year-old "adult" fleeing his negligent parents, surviving through his wits on the streets, where he meets Ethiopian migrant worker Rahil, who provides him with shelter and food, as Zain takes care of her baby son Yonas in return. Zain later gets jailed for committing a violent crime, and finally seeks justice in a courtroom.
Original title
Capharnaüm
Year
2018
Released
22-02-2019
Runtime
126 min
MPAA Rating
R
8.4
Metascore
75
Genres