Tickling Giants
“Are you brave enough to tell a joke?”
Synopsis
The Arab Spring in Egypt: From a dictator to free elections, back to a dictatorship. One comedy show united the country and tested the limits of free press. This is the story of Bassem Youssef, a cardiologist turned comedian, the Jon Stewart of Egypt, and his show "The Show".
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Tickling Giants Trailer for Indiegogo
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sara Taksler
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Taksler
- Original Title
- Tickling Giants
- Country of Origin
- Egypt, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Sarkasmos Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Taksler
Sara Taksler
Maziar Bahari, Monica Hampton, Frederic Rose, Sara Taksler
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Taksler
Writer
Sara Taksler
Director
Maziar Bahari
Producer
Monica Hampton
Producer
Frederic Rose
Producer
Sara Taksler
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tickling Giants
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What is Tickling Giants about?
The Arab Spring in Egypt: From a dictator to free elections, back to a dictatorship. One comedy show united the country and tested the limits of free press. This is the story of Bassem Youssef, a cardiologist turned comedian, the Jon Stewart of Egypt, and his show "The Show".
Who directed Tickling Giants?
Tickling Giants was directed by Sara Taksler.
Who stars in Tickling Giants?
The principal cast of Tickling Giants includes Bassem Youssef, Jon Stewart, Shady Alfons, Khaled Mansour, Ayman Wattar.
When was Tickling Giants released and how long is it?
Tickling Giants was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.