The Clown of Gaza (2025)
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.
Director: Abdulrahman Sabbah
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: July 3, 2025
Country: Palestinian Territory, France, Qatar
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- How long is The Clown of Gaza?
- The Clown of Gaza has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is The Clown of Gaza?
- The Clown of Gaza is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Clown of Gaza produced?
- The Clown of Gaza was produced in Palestinian Territory, France, Qatar.