Trouble in Paradise
Synopsis
Trouble in Paradise is a dysfunctional sitcom set out to explore humor as a mechanism of coping with trauma, pain, and taboos in relation to the Nakba and the Israeli occupation, by posing three sets of jokes ranging from the classical misogynistic genre to anti-jokes and culturally specific humor; in order to examine why Nakba jokes never fully evolved as a genre and entered the Palestinian mainstream. The main protagonists of the film are the artist’s parents who do not speak English and read the jokes from transliterated title cards and have went through the Nakba (1948) and the Naksa (1967) and never shared their memories from these major events.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mona Benyamin
- Original Title
- Trouble in Paradise
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory
- Release Date
- 01/01/2018
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mona Benyamin
Department Leadership Roster
Mona Benyamin
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trouble in Paradise.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trouble in Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trouble in Paradise about?
Trouble in Paradise is a dysfunctional sitcom set out to explore humor as a mechanism of coping with trauma, pain, and taboos in relation to the Nakba and the Israeli occupation, by posing three sets of jokes ranging from the classical misogynistic genre to anti-jokes and culturally specific humor; in order to examine why Nakba jokes never fully evolved as a genre and entered the Palestinian mainstream. The main protagonists of the film are the artist’s parents who do not speak English and read the jokes from transliterated title cards and have went through the Nakba (1948) and the Naksa (1967) and never shared their memories from these major events.
Who directed Trouble in Paradise?
Trouble in Paradise was directed by Mona Benyamin.
Who stars in Trouble in Paradise?
The principal cast of Trouble in Paradise includes Not specified.
When was Trouble in Paradise released and how long is it?
Trouble in Paradise was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 9m.