A major new documentary feature film: on release across the UK from 27th February

When six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show across Palestine and Israel, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity against in the face of brutal war.

Full details of UK screenings and related events: toughcrowd.uk/screenings

What’s funny about life under occupation? Palestine Comedy Club is a rollercoaster road-movie that follows six Palestinian stand-up comedians from Haifa, Ramallah, Jenin, Hebron and the Golan Heights who devise and tour a stand-up comedy show exploring the unlikely, often dark humour that circles the complex question of Palestinian identity.

Despite the cultural and security challenges of touring six Palestinian comedians – all with different travel permissions – across checkpoints and borders to six theatres in Palestine and Israel, audiences flock to the shows and the tour gains momentum through increasing public demand.

Word spreads internationally and they are invited to London for a series of gigs starting, tragically, on Oct 7th, 2023. Just as war breaks out at home, the comedians prepare to perform in English for the first time to an increasingly conflicted British public. Suddenly, the mission to connect with audiences with thoughtful humanity becomes an existential imperative.

Directed by Alaa Aliabdallah and Charlotte Knowles

Produced by Charlotte Knowles

Executive Producers: Carri Twigg, Mikail Chowdhurry, Farzana Rahman, Esther van Messel and Maryam Pasha

Produced in association with Counterpoints Productions