Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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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
Format: Full HD/DCP
Runtime: 52/87 min
Production Year: 2016
Broadcaster: WDR
Language: Arabic, English
Subtitled Versions: English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Arabic
Country: Germany
Genre: Human Rights, Politics, Society, Travel

Festivals (selection)
“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)

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

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World Sales & Licensing: magnetfilm.de

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