Photo Booth
Synopsis
Outraged by the latest bombing of Gaza, Palestinian queer activists Hamza and Walid recruit queer novelist Jean Genet to help them sabotage the Eurovision song contest in Jericho. Their method? Secure the collaboration of Buddy and Pedro, Toronto's famous gay penguins... The emergence of queer BDS (boycott, divestment, sanctions) as a dynamic Palestinian-led global movement is brought to vivid life through interviews and actions, opera and agitprop, protests and pranks. Recounting fifteen years of passionate activism in Toronto and worldwide, Photo Booth juxtaposes a surreal operatic narrative with documentary scenes that explore pride and pink-washing, gay soldiers and homo-nationalism, Queers Against Israeli Apartheid, and the accelerating weaponization of anti-Semitism.
Top Cast
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John Gilbert
Jean Genet
Sam Al Esai
Hamza Khoury
Alexander Chapman
Heather
Stephen Chen
Gerry
Ramzi Zain
Walid Khoury
Allegra Fulton
Narrator
Ali Abunimah
Self
Judith Butler
Self
Ghadir Shafie
Self
Omar Barghouti
Self
Kalil Haddad
Alex Trebek
Laura Levin
Prison Guard
Dustin Peters
Buddy
Stefano Wild
Pedro
Sean Lui
Pedro
Ric Brown
Wedding Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Palestine Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Greyson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Greyson
- Original Score
- David Wall
- Original Title
- Photo Booth
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Greyzone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Greyson
John Greyson
David Wall
Maya Bankovic, Jared Raab, Lulu Wei, Kim Derko
Nick White
Anneli Ekborn
Department Leadership Roster
Johnny Nghiem
Production Design
Anneli Ekborn
Producer
Daria Savic
Production Design
John Greyson
Writer
John Greyson
Director
Nick White
Editor
Kim Derko
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Photo Booth.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Photo Booth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Photo Booth about?
Outraged by the latest bombing of Gaza, Palestinian queer activists Hamza and Walid recruit queer novelist Jean Genet to help them sabotage the Eurovision song contest in Jericho. Their method? Secure the collaboration of Buddy and Pedro, Toronto's famous gay penguins... The emergence of queer BDS (boycott, divestment, sanctions) as a dynamic Palestinian-led global movement is brought to vivid life through interviews and actions, opera and agitprop, protests and pranks. Recounting fifteen years of passionate activism in Toronto and worldwide, Photo Booth juxtaposes a surreal operatic narrative with documentary scenes that explore pride and pink-washing, gay soldiers and homo-nationalism, Queers Against Israeli Apartheid, and the accelerating weaponization of anti-Semitism.
Who directed Photo Booth?
Photo Booth was directed by John Greyson.
Who stars in Photo Booth?
The principal cast of Photo Booth includes John Gilbert, Sam Al Esai, Alexander Chapman, Stephen Chen, Ramzi Zain.
When was Photo Booth released and how long is it?
Photo Booth was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Photo Booth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Photo Booth was composed by David Wall.