GFF Tickling Giants

In the midst of the Egyptian Arab spring, Bassem Yousef faced an unusual choice: heart surgeon or full-time satirist. The established doctor chose the latter and went on to become one of the most famous men in the Arab world. Dubbed “the Egyptian Jon Stewart”, Bassem created one of the most viewed television programmes in the Middle East, Al Bernameg. Sara Taksler’s documentary examines this pivotal moment in history through the eyes of a political satirist, while following Bassem and his team as they battle to stay on the air, using comedy to comment on the hypocrisy in media, politics and religion.

Also screening on Tue 21 Feb, 8.15pm

This film is F-rated. Films are given an F-rating if directed by women, written by women and/or present significant female characters on screen, in their own right. f-rated.org.

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