The Workers Cup

2017•1h 29m•

★4.3(7 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Inside Qatar’s labor camps, African and Asian migrant workers building the facilities of the 2022 World Cup compete in a football tournament of their own.

Director

Adam Sobel

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Direction

Director: Adam Sobel

Production

Producer: Rosie Garthwaite

Keywords

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Did You Know?

The runtime is 89 minutes (1h 29m).

The film features dialogue in 6 languages: Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Nepali, Twi.

It was a co-production between: Qatar, United Kingdom.

The film was directed by Adam Sobel.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt6333084.

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The Workers Cup

2017•1h 29m•

★4.3(7 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Inside Qatar’s labor camps, African and Asian migrant workers building the facilities of the 2022 World Cup compete in a football tournament of their own.

Director

Adam Sobel

Watchlist

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Adam Sobel

Production

Producer: Rosie Garthwaite

Keywords

migrant workerqatar

Videos

Did You Know?

The runtime is 89 minutes (1h 29m).

The film features dialogue in 6 languages: Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Nepali, Twi.

It was a co-production between: Qatar, United Kingdom.

The film was directed by Adam Sobel.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt6333084.

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Rating

4.3/10

Mixed

7 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Workers Cup

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

Language:

العربية, English, हिन्दी, , ,

Country of Origin:

Qatar, United Kingdom

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