Tickling Giants
"Are you brave enough to tell a joke?"
Originally released in 2017. Tickling Giants is a documentary film. directed by Sara Taksler.
Starring Bassem Youssef, Jon Stewart, and Shady Alfons
Synopsis
The Arab Spring in Egypt: From a dictator to free elections, back to a dictatorship. One comedy show united the country and tested the limits of free press. This is the story of Bassem Youssef, a cardiologist turned comedian, the Jon Stewart of Egypt, and his show "The Show".
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Egypt
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sarkasmos Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tickling Giants about?
The Arab Spring in Egypt: From a dictator to free elections, back to a dictatorship. One comedy show united the country and tested the limits of free press. This is the story of Bassem Youssef, a c...
Who directed Tickling Giants?
Tickling Giants was directed by Sara Taksler.
How long is Tickling Giants?
Tickling Giants has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Tickling Giants released?
Tickling Giants was released on March 15, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tickling Giants?
The main cast of Tickling Giants includes Bassem Youssef, Jon Stewart, Shady Alfons, Khaled Mansour, Ayman Wattar.