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Tickling Giants 2017

During Egypt's Arab Spring, Bassem Youssef abandons his career as a doctor to pursue comedy. His satirical show, Al Bernameg, quickly gains immense popularity, attracting 30 million weekly viewers. As the show’s controversial jokes draw criticism and legal challenges, Bassem and his team navigate threats and protests while striving to hold those in power accountable. The film explores the role of humor in a nation striving for democracy and the risks taken to challenge authority.

During Egypt's Arab Spring, Bassem Youssef abandons his career as a doctor to pursue comedy. His satirical show, Al Bernameg, quickly gains immense popularity, attracting 30 million weekly viewers. As the show’s controversial jokes draw criticism and legal challenges, Bassem and his team navigate threats and protests while striving to hold those in power accountable. The film explores the role of humor in a nation striving for democracy and the risks taken to challenge authority.

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78

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Rotten Tomatoes
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100%

TOMATOMETER

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91%

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IMDb

8.2 /10

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TMDB

76

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Letterboxd

3.8

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Movie Insider

0.00/5

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