Movie Info

A Gaza Weekend

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.

• Genre: Comedy  

• Original Language: English

• Director: Basil Khalil

• Producer: Amina Dasmal

• Writer: Basil Khalil Daniel Ka Chun Chan

• Release Date (Theaters): Jan 1, 2024 limited

• Runtime: 1h 33m

• Distributor: Basil Khalil

• Production Co: Philistine Films Twickenham Film Studios Alcove Entertainment Film 4 British Film Institute (BFI) AFAC - The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture

• Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

CAST & CREW

Loai Nofi

Stephen Mangan

Mouna Hawa

Adam Bakri

Maria Zreik

Adeeb Safadi