

Children of Shatila
Many people first became aware of the Shatila refugee camp in Lebanon after the shocking and horrific Sabra-Shatila massacre that took place there in 1982. Located in Beirut's "belt of misery," the camp is home to 15,000 Palestinians and Lebanese who share a common experience of displacement, unemployment and poverty. Fifty years after the exile of their grandparents from Palestine, the children of Shatila attempt to come to terms with the reality of being refugees in a camp that has survived massacre, siege and starvation. Director Mai Masri focuses on two Palestinian children in the camp: Farah, age 11 and Issa, age 12. When these children are given video cameras, the story of the camp evolves from their personal narratives as they articulate the feelings and hopes of their generation.
TMDB
7.5/10
10 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- Arabic
- woman director
Where to watch
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Release dates
FranceFR
- Digital / OTT10Netflix4 Nov 2021
PalestinePS
- Theatrical2 Jan 1998
Frequently asked questions
- When was Children of Shatila released?
- Children of Shatila was released on 2 January 1998.
- Where can I watch Children of Shatila online?
- Children of Shatila is available on Filmicca in BR. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Children of Shatila?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Children of Shatila is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Children of Shatila?
- Children of Shatila holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 10 votes.
- Who directed Children of Shatila?
- Children of Shatila (1998) was directed by Mai Masri.
- How long is Children of Shatila?
- Children of Shatila runs for 50m.











