Once Upon a Time in Gaza

Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot

In 2007, Yahya works at his friend Osama’s falafel shop in Gaza, which doubles as a drug dealing front. His entanglement leads him to witness a terrible crime. A couple years later, Gaza’s Ministry of Culture randomly chooses Yahya to star in a TV series that highlights martyrs and heroes of the resistance. As conflict simmers in the distance, Yahya unexpectedly receives real weapons, heightening the stakes as the show provides him with an opportunity to confront the perpetrator of the offense that changed his life.

Run Time

1h 27m

Original Title

كان ياما كان في غزة

Genre

Drama

Country

France, Portugal, Germany, United Kingdom, Palestinian Territory, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic

Language

Arabic

Official Release Date

June 25, 2025

Available Via

Theatrical Release

Jordan Pioneers
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