Captains of Zataari – UNHCR Egypt

Captains of Zaatari documentary by the Egyptian director Ali Al-Araby follows the thrilling experience of two young refugee men from Zaatari camp in Jordan who dreamt of becoming professional football players.

Ali Al-Araby took the initiative to shed light on refugees using his talent, by documenting the lives of Fawzy and Mahmoud in an exceptional film.

Following its production, UNHCR has been supporting the screening of the film, as it conveys a vivid experience inside a refugee camp and focuses on the importance of providing refugees with opportunities to better their future.

In December 2021, the film has been included in the long list of films eligible for consideration in the Best Documentary (Feature) category at the 94^th Academy Awards (the Oscars).

Captains of Zaatari also won the International Documentary Feature award at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in the US, and Best Arab Film at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt. It was also nominated for six other awards at different film festivals, including the San Francisco Film Festival and the Seattle International Film Festival.

Watch the film now on Apple TV in the United States and follow its stars Fawzy and Mahmoud on their Instagram accounts.