Capernaum (2018)
We continue our journey through IMDb’s Top 250 Movies, and this week we talk about Capernaum! In this episode, we explore the film’s raw realism, its use of non-professional actors, and the remarkable performance by Zain Al Rafeea, whose lived-in authenticity gives the story its emotional weight. We also discuss Nadine Labaki’s compassionate yet unflinching direction, the film’s social commentary, and how it blurs the line between fiction and reality. All this and so much more!
Capernaum is #87 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of October 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the film’s raw realism, its use of non-professional actors, and the remarkable performance by Zain Al Rafeea, whose lived-in authenticity gives the story its emotional weight. We also discuss Nadine Labaki’s compassionate yet unflinching direction, the film’s social commentary, and how it blurs the line between fiction and reality. All this and so much more!
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