Captain Abu Raed
Year | 2008 |
Starring | Nadim Sawalha, Rana Sultan |
Director(s) | Amin Matalqa |
Rating | Unrated |
Genre(s) | Drama |
Runtime | 102 min |
Abu Raed is an airport janitor, but the local children would beg to differ, believing the storyteller to be a worldly pilot. This story of forgiveness and sacrifice shows friendship knows no social boundaries.
Captain Abu Raed played at the 2008 Heartland Film Festival in the Crystal Heart Award Winners Category.
Sample Discussion Guide Questions:
Did the Captain’s hat make Abu Raed a different person? Have you ever found escape in a similar situation where you imagine your life differently than it is? What or who was it that helped you find that escape?
How did Abu Raed’s tales inspire the children he met? How did he inspire some of the adults he met?