Captains of Za'atari

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Captains of Za'atari, is a 2021 Egyptian movie, directed by Ali El Arabi, and starring Fawzi Qatleesh, Mahmoud Dagher, Xavi. with a runtime of 73 minutes.

Overview

Captains of Za'atari is a deeply moving documentary that follows best friends Fawzi and Mahmoud, two Syrian teenagers living in the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan — the world's largest camp for Syrian refugees. United by their obsession with football, the boys dream of becoming professional players as a path out of the camp and toward a better future for their families. When scouts from a prestigious Qatari sports academy visit Zaatari, the two friends face a life-defining opportunity. The film is a stirring portrait of hope, resilience, and the universal power of sport to transcend hardship.

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