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.
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)
More info
"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
Synopsis
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.
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)
More info
"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