The Clown of Gaza
بلياتشو غزة
Synopsis
A portrait of the greatly beloved performer Alaa Meqdad. The bombings of Gaza City—where he once lived with his parents, sisters, wife, and children—have forced him and his family into a tent camp. With extraordinary optimism, he embraces life in the here and now, and tries to make it more enjoyable for others. Together with his partner, he performs as Aloosh the clown for children in hospitals and on the streets. Their jokes, songs, and boundless energy make the horrific reality momentarily disappear.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Antenna Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdulrahman Sabbah
- Original Score
- David Chivers
- Original Title
- بلياتشو غزة
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory, France, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdulrahman Sabbah
David Chivers
Muath Abu Allaban, Ahmed Al Danaf, Muhammad Al Sharif
Laura Nikolov, Rashid Masharawi
Department Leadership Roster
Abdulrahman Sabbah
Director
Laura Nikolov
Producer
Rashid Masharawi
Producer
Muath Abu Allaban
Director of Photography
Ahmed Al Danaf
Director of Photography
Muhammad Al Sharif
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Clown of Gaza.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Clown of Gaza
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Clown of Gaza about?
A portrait of the greatly beloved performer Alaa Meqdad. The bombings of Gaza City—where he once lived with his parents, sisters, wife, and children—have forced him and his family into a tent camp. With extraordinary optimism, he embraces life in the here and now, and tries to make it more enjoyable for others. Together with his partner, he performs as Aloosh the clown for children in hospitals and on the streets. Their jokes, songs, and boundless energy make the horrific reality momentarily disappear.
Who directed The Clown of Gaza?
The Clown of Gaza was directed by Abdulrahman Sabbah.
Who stars in The Clown of Gaza?
The principal cast of The Clown of Gaza includes Not specified.
When was The Clown of Gaza released and how long is it?
The Clown of Gaza was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Clown of Gaza?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Clown of Gaza was composed by David Chivers.