何以为家
何以为家

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何以为家

2025
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Mandarin

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic75
Google Users94%
Director: Nadine LabakiGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young Lebanese boy named Zain sues his parents for giving him life. The film chronicles his harrowing journey through poverty and neglect, highlighting the struggles of undocumented children and refugees. After running away from home, he finds himself caring for an Ethiopian infant, further complicating his already desperate existence.

Critical Reception

Capernaum received widespread critical acclaim for its raw emotional power, Labaki's direction, and the performances of its cast, particularly Zain Al Rafeea. It was praised for its unflinching portrayal of social issues and its ability to evoke empathy for its characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • A profoundly moving and devastating depiction of childhood resilience in the face of extreme hardship.

  • Nadine Labaki delivers a powerful and empathetic look at the plight of refugees and marginalized children.

  • The performances are incredibly authentic, drawing viewers into the raw emotional core of the story.

Google audience: Audiences were deeply moved by the film's authentic portrayal of a child's struggle for survival and his search for belonging. Many praised the raw performances and the film's ability to shine a light on critical social issues, though some found the subject matter intensely difficult to watch.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Winner of the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, Won the Audience Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's lead actor, Zain Al Rafeea, was a refugee himself living in the same Beirut neighborhood where the movie was filmed, and many of the supporting cast members were also non-professional actors who were refugees or immigrants.

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