GAZA SURF CLUB
Trapped in “the world’s largest open-air prison” and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the Mediterranean - they are the surfers of Gaza.
Category | Documentary |
Director | Philip Gnadt, Mickey Yamine |
Production | Little Bridge Pictures |
Country | Germany |
Format | HD, DCP |
Runtime | 52/87 min |
Year | 2016 |
Broadcaster | WDR |
Language | Arabic, English |
Subtitles | English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Arabic |
Genre | Human Rights, Politics, Society, Travel |
Festivals
- “World Premiere“ Toronto International Film Festival, Canada (2016)
- “Best of Fests“, IDFA, Netherlands (European Premiere) (2016)
- Dubai IFF, U.A.E. (2016)
- Biografilm Festival, Italy (2017)
- Jerusalem FF, Israel (2017)
- Santa Barbara IFF, USA (2017)
- Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, Greece (2017)
- ---and many more
Quotes & Other
"A group of young men, as well as a few girls, hit the waves as a way of mentally escaping the Gaza Strip in this handsome, uplifting documentary." Variety
"Gaza Surf Club skirts a direct discussion of politics. It's not necessary." Screen International
"Politics is not the point of Gaza Surf Club -- it is, in fact, barely mentioned -- but the political situation there informs every part of this project." Vogue