Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006)
To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.
Director: Albert Brooks
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: January 20, 2006
Cast
- Albert Brooks - Albert Brooks
- Amy Ryan - Emily Brooks
- Sheetal Sheth - Maya
- Fred Thompson - Sen. Fred Dalton Thompson
- Penny Marshall - Penny Marshall
- Victoria Burrows - Casting Director
- John Carroll Lynch - Stewart
- Jon Tenney - Mark
- Paul Eric Jerome - Studio Executive
- Emma Lockhart - Laura
Screenplay
Music: Michael Giacchino
Cinematography: Thomas E. Ackerman
Editing: Anita Brandt-Burgoyne
Production: Shangri-La Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
satire, simulated reality , political satire
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World about?
- To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.
- Who directed Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World?
- Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World was directed by Albert Brooks.
- Who stars in Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World?
- Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World stars Albert Brooks, Amy Ryan, Sheetal Sheth, Fred Thompson, Penny Marshall, Victoria Burrows.
- How long is Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World?
- Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World?
- Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World is a Comedy film.
- Where was Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World produced?
- Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World?
- The themes of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.