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Once Upon a Time in Gaza
2025·Movie
Once Upon a Time in Gaza fingerprint
High energy, strong craft, no humor.
Energy
Tense and violent
- Tension8
- Violence7
- Adrenaline6
Heart
Moving
- Pathos7
- Melancholy6
- Catharsis6
Humor
Serious throughout
- Dark Humor2
- Wit & Wordplay1
- Situational Comedy0
World
Society, everyday modern life, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality6
- Novelty6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Sound Centrality7
Energy
HighTense and violent
Once Upon a Time in Gaza is tense and violent.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Heart
LowMoving
Emotionally, it's moving.
All heart traits
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
NoneSerious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
World
MediumSociety, everyday modern life, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around society, everyday modern life, and crime. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Crime8Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Historical7Period settings and real events.
- Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Educational5Informative and instructive.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
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.
Gaza-set DramaRevenge ThrillerPolitical CommentaryGritty RealismUrban CrimeResistance NarrativeMoral DilemmasIntense & SuspensefulHuman Resilience
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Questions about Once Upon a Time in Gaza
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Once Upon a Time in Gaza worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Once Upon a Time in Gaza rated?
ViolenceDrug useDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence, drug use, and disturbing imagery.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Gaza?
1 h 27 min
Once Upon a Time in Gaza runs 1 h 27 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Once Upon a Time in Gaza?
Critics93
Audiences61
Not quite. Critics rate Once Upon a Time in Gaza higher (93) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Once Upon a Time in Gaza in?
Arabic
It was made in Arabic. Produced in France, Portugal, Germany, United Kingdom, Palestinian Territories, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Qatar, Syria.
In how many countries can I watch Once Upon a Time in Gaza?
15
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