A Gaza Weekend
“They have a plan... But no idea.”
Synopsis
Israel is sealed off after the outbreak of a deadly virus and Gaza has become the safest place in the region, leaving a British journalist and his Israeli girlfriend trapped on the wrong side of the border. With no one else to turn to, they must entrust two Palestinian street merchants who promise a way out in exchange for much needed cash. What follows is a hilarious culture clash comedy-adventure as the couple desperately try everything to get back home.
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A GAZA WEEKEND TRAILER | On Digital and OnDemand December 12Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-20
Top Cast
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Stephen Mangan
Michael
Mouna Hawa
Keren
Loai Nofi
Emad
Adam Bakri
Waleed
Maria Zreik
Nuhad
Adeeb Safadi
Saleh
Majd Eid
Yousef
Samer Bisharat
Samer
Noam Shuster-Eliassi
Keren's Sister
Julian Chagrin
Keren's Father
Adi Khalefa
Adi
Shaden Kanboura
Amira
Sameera Asir
Sameera
Khawlah Hag-Debsy
Safaa
Shady Srour
Commander Raef
Huda Al Imam
Sr. Marie Angeline
waseem khair
Hafiz
Maya Koren
Port Security Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Khalil
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Khalil
- Original Score
- Alex Baranowski
- Original Title
- A Gaza Weekend
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, BFI, Alcove Entertainment, Twickenham Film, Cohen Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Khalil
Basil Khalil
Alex Baranowski
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll, Eric Raphael Mizrahi
Victoria Boydell, Shahnaz Dulaimy
Amina Dasmal, Robin C. Fox, Daniel Battsek, Lauren Dark, Cara Sheppard
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Khalil
Director
Victoria Boydell
Editor
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Director of Photography
Shahnaz Dulaimy
Editor
Eric Raphael Mizrahi
Director of Photography
Amina Dasmal
Producer
Basil Khalil
Writer
Alex Baranowski
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Gaza Weekend
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What is A Gaza Weekend about?
Israel is sealed off after the outbreak of a deadly virus and Gaza has become the safest place in the region, leaving a British journalist and his Israeli girlfriend trapped on the wrong side of the border. With no one else to turn to, they must entrust two Palestinian street merchants who promise a way out in exchange for much needed cash. What follows is a hilarious culture clash comedy-adventure as the couple desperately try everything to get back home.
Who directed A Gaza Weekend?
A Gaza Weekend was directed by Basil Khalil.
Who stars in A Gaza Weekend?
The principal cast of A Gaza Weekend includes Stephen Mangan, Mouna Hawa, Loai Nofi, Adam Bakri, Maria Zreik.
When was A Gaza Weekend released and how long is it?
A Gaza Weekend was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Gaza Weekend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Gaza Weekend was composed by Alex Baranowski.