Captain Abu Raed (2007)
3.7 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 42min
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- Synopsis:
- Airport janitor Abu Raed (Nadim Sawalha) has long wanted to travel the world, but he's had to settle for imagined experiences through books and conversations. When a group of children mistakes him for a pilot, he captivates them with made-up tales of adventure. As he begins to form close friendships with these poor neighborhood kids, it dawns on him just how challenging their lives really are.
- Actors:
- Nadim Sawalha, Rana Sultan, Hussein Al-Sous, Udey Al-Qiddissi, Ghandi Saber, Dina Raad-Yaghnam, Mohammad Qteshat, Nadim Mushahwar, Faisal Majali, Lina Attel, Ali Maher, Khaled Al-Safi, Rami Samara, Ayat Najah Abd Al-Sadeq, Khuloud Khaled Issa
- Directors:
- Amin Matalqa
- Producers:
- Amin Matalqa, Aida Matalqa, Christopher J. Corabi, David Pritchard, Isam Salfiti
- Writers:
- Amin Matalqa
- Others:
- Amin Matalqa
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Children & Family, Drama
- Countries:
- Jordan
- Awards:
2008 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Audience Award Dramatic
