Capernaum is a 2018 Lebanese film directed by Nadine Labaki. The film centers around a 12-year-old boy named Zain who lives in Beirut and is struggling to survive on the streets. Zain's parents are neglectful and abusive, and he is forced to fend for himself and take care of his younger siblings.
As Zain navigates the harsh realities of life on the streets, he forms a bond with a young Ethiopian immigrant named Rahil, who is also facing her own struggles. However, when Rahil is arrested and deported, Zain is left alone once again.
Feeling betrayed and abandoned by his family and society, Zain decides to sue his parents for having brought him into the world and for their failure to take care of him. The film features flashbacks that reveal the harsh and heartbreaking circumstances that led Zain to take such a drastic step.
Capernaum is a powerful, thought-provoking film that shines a light on the plight of refugees and marginalized communities in Lebanon. The film was praised for its sensitive treatment of its subjects and its unflinching portrayal of the realities of poverty and injustice. It won the Jury Prize at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards.