Critical Response

What the Press Say

★★★★★
"an extraordinary documentary both in the way it's made and in its topic, and is an unmissable watch"
Veronica Orciari CineEuropa
★★★★
"Palestine Comedy Club is a film that refuses to let the world look away — it finds the humanity in an impossible situation and makes you laugh and cry in the same breath"
Misan Harriman Photographer & Journalist
★★★★
"A film that breaks your heart and rebuilds it through laughter. One of the most vital documentaries of the year."
The New Arab Culture & Arts

Coverage

In the Press

CineEuropa
"An extraordinary documentary both in the way it's made and in its topic" — Palestine Comedy Club review
The New Arab
Palestine Comedy Club: The documentary that makes you laugh and weep — SXSW London dispatch
The Hollywood Reporter
SXSW London: Palestinian comedians navigate identity and tragedy in debut documentary
Film Industry News Network
Palestine Comedy Club wins Spirit of Raindance Award at Raindance Film Festival 2025
Official EPK
Palestine Comedy Club — Full Electronic Press Kit, production notes and high-res images
IMDb
Palestine Comedy Club (2025) — IMDb rating 8.2 · Cast, crew and full information

Palestine Comedy Club

Festival Circuit

Festival Location Designation Year
Raindance Film Festival London, UK ★ Spirit of Raindance Award — WINNER 2025
SXSW London London, UK World Premiere 2025
IDFA Amsterdam, Netherlands European Premiere 2025
Sheffield DocFest Sheffield, UK Official Selection 2025
DOC NYC New York, USA International Premiere 2025
BIFA London, UK 4× British Independent Film Award Nominations 2025
Edinburgh Fringe Edinburgh, Scotland Scottish Premiere 2025
Bath Film Festival Bath, UK In Competition 2025
Nordic Palestine Film Festival Scandinavia Official Selection 2025

UK Theatrical Release

In Cinemas

London
Picturehouse Central & Curzon cinemas
Limited Release
Manchester
HOME Manchester
Special Screening + Q&A
Edinburgh
Filmhouse Edinburgh
Special Screening
Bristol
Watershed
Special Screening
Birmingham
MAC Birmingham
Special Screening

For full screening dates, group bookings and Q&A requests:

Official Website