Yes, you read that right! We are so excited that Nadine Labaki’s latest film Capharnaüm won the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival!
She is the first director from the Middle East to win a Cannes competition award in 12 years!
#Palmarès #Awards #Clôture ✨
— Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) May 19, 2018
NADINE LABAKI, PRIX DU JURY / JURY PRIZE – CAPHARNAÜM#Cannes2018 pic.twitter.com/dFslrC8bxJ
The movie follows 12-year-old Zain who lives in a slum in Lebanon. He is suing his parents for giving him life when they knew they couldn’t cover his basic necessities such as food, safety, and even a state I.D. card.
The film’s screening was followed by a massive 15-minute standing ovation!
She did a “zalghouta” after finding out the results!
We are so proud of Nadine Labaki! Congratulations to Lebanon! We can’t wait to watch it!
