‘Once Upon a Time in Gaza' set for French theatrical release
Once Upon a Time in Gaza is an international co-production involving France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and Jordan. The cast features Nader Abd Alhay (from Farah on Netflix), Ramzi Maqdisi (Ghost Hunting) and Majd Eid (Holy Spider), with cinematographer Christophe Graillot and editor Sophie Reine contributing to the film's visual and narrative craft.
The Nasser brothers co-wrote the screenplay alongside Amer Nasser and Marie Legrand. The film was produced by Rani Massalha and Marie Legrand of Les Films du Tambour, and Muriel Merlin of Lyly Productions, with additional co-producers including Rise Studios, Made in Palestine Project, Red Balloon Film, Riva Filmproduktion, and Ukbar Filmes. Executive production was provided by Jordan Pioneers Multi Media and Slate Films Services, along with several international partners such as A. A. Films, Cocoon Films, and Radio e Televisao De Portugal.
French distribution is being handled by Dulac Distribution, with MAD Distribution overseeing Arab world distribution and The Party Film Sales managing international sales.
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