Once Upon a Time in Gaza
كان ياما كان في غزة
Synopsis
In 2007, Yahya works at his friend Osama’s falafel shop in Gaza, which doubles as a drug dealing front. His entanglement leads him to witness a terrible crime. A couple years later, Gaza’s Ministry of Culture randomly chooses Yahya to star in a TV series that highlights martyrs and heroes of the resistance. As conflict simmers in the distance, Yahya unexpectedly receives real weapons, heightening the stakes as the show provides him with an opportunity to confront the perpetrator of the offense that changed his life.
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Once Upon a Time in Gaza (2025) - Trailer (English Subs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-23
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Nader Abd Alhay
Yahya
Majd Eid
Osama
Ramzi Maqdisi
Abou Sami
Is'haq Elias
The Director
Said Saada
The Productor
Hussein Nakhleh
The Minister of Foreign Affairs
Osama Malhas
The Minister of the Interior
Abood Obeid
The Minister of Religious Affairs
Michael Zananiri
Israeli Officer
Hayfa Alrabee
Government Employee
Mohammed Theyab
Neurologist
Reem Hassouneh
Reem Hassouneh Pharmacist
Batoul Abu Jafar
Pharmacist Assistant
Omar Al-Joukhi
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Golden Apricot International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arab Nasser, Tarzan Nasser
- Screenplay & Story
- Arab Nasser, Tarzan Nasser, Marie Legrand, Amer Nasser
- Original Score
- Amine Bouhafa
- Original Title
- كان ياما كان في غزة
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal, Germany, United Kingdom, Palestinian Territory, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Tambour, Kometa Films, Made in Palestine Project, Ukbar Filmes, Riva Film, Jordan Pioneers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arab Nasser, Tarzan Nasser
Arab Nasser, Tarzan Nasser, Marie Legrand, Amer Nasser
Amine Bouhafa
Christophe Graillot
Sophie Reine
Rani Massalha
Department Leadership Roster
Arab Nasser
Screenplay
Tarzan Nasser
Screenplay
Arab Nasser
Director
Tarzan Nasser
Director
Rani Massalha
Producer
Sophie Reine
Editor
Christophe Graillot
Director of Photography
Amine Bouhafa
Original Music Composer
Marie Legrand
Screenplay
Amer Nasser
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Drug Consumption • Threat
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in Gaza
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What is Once Upon a Time in Gaza about?
In 2007, Yahya works at his friend Osama’s falafel shop in Gaza, which doubles as a drug dealing front. His entanglement leads him to witness a terrible crime. A couple years later, Gaza’s Ministry of Culture randomly chooses Yahya to star in a TV series that highlights martyrs and heroes of the resistance. As conflict simmers in the distance, Yahya unexpectedly receives real weapons, heightening the stakes as the show provides him with an opportunity to confront the perpetrator of the offense that changed his life.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Gaza?
Once Upon a Time in Gaza was directed by Arab Nasser, Tarzan Nasser.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Gaza?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in Gaza includes Nader Abd Alhay, Majd Eid, Ramzi Maqdisi, Is'haq Elias, Said Saada.
When was Once Upon a Time in Gaza released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in Gaza was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in Gaza?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in Gaza was composed by Amine Bouhafa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in Gaza?
Once Upon a Time in Gaza holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).