District Zero
Originally released in 2015. District Zero is a documentary film. directed by Pablo Iraburu. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In Zaatari, Jordan – one of the world’s biggest refugee camps – Maamun owns a little shop: a small white container aligned in a seemingly endless row of identical containers. There he repairs mobile phones of the numerous Syrian refugees. They are anxious to retrieve the devices’ content which consists of memories from the past, a time when the war had yet to begin and they were not yet refugees but just ordinary people. Maamun and his friend Karim invent a new way to satisfy their customers: they buy a printer to print the photos, allowing the camp dwellers to retrieve some of their identity. The film provides an insight into the daily goings-on in a refugee camp.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Oxfam
Frequently Asked Questions
What is District Zero about?
In Zaatari, Jordan – one of the world’s biggest refugee camps – Maamun owns a little shop: a small white container aligned in a seemingly endless row of identical containers. There he repairs...
Who directed District Zero?
District Zero was directed by Pablo Iraburu.
How long is District Zero?
District Zero has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was District Zero released?
District Zero was released on November 5, 2015 in theaters.