Once Upon a Time in Gaza

Name: Once Upon a Time in Gaza
Director: Arab Nasser
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2025

2025

Arab Nasser

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As Hamas tightens control over Gaza, Yahia seeks vengeance for his friend Ossama's brutal murder. His encounter with the killer alters everything.

Cast

Nader Abd Alhay·Majd Eid·Ramzi Maqdisi·Is'haq Elias

Producers

Rashid Abdelhamid·Ahmed Amer·Pandora da Cunha Telles·Faris Halaseh·Pablo Iraola

Languages

Arabic

Major Awards

1 win · 1 nomination

Wins (1)

Best Director

Cannes Film Festival (2025)

Un Certain Regard - Best Director

Arab NasserTarzan Nasser

Nominations (1)

Critics' Awards

Cannes Film Festival (2025)

Un Certain Regard Award

Arab NasserTarzan Nasser