Trapped in “the world’s largest open-air prison” and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the Mediterranean - they are the surfers of Gaza. Directors: Philip Gnadt, Mickey Yamine Germany 2016 | 87’ | Arabic, English | subs: EN, DEU Society, Politics, Sport, Youth Selected Festivals/Awards “World Premiere“ Toronto International Film Festival, Canada (2016) “Best of Fests“, IDFA, Netherlands (European Premiere) (2016) Hawaii IFF, USA (2016) Calgary Underground FF, Canada (2016) Honolulu Surf Film Festival, USA (2016) Dubai IFF, U.A.E. (2016) Troms? IFF, Norway, Jan 16-22 "Documentary Competition" Max Ophüls Festival, Germany (2017) DocPoint - Helsinki Documentary FF, Finland (2017) Reel Palestine Dubai, U.A.E. (2017) Santa Barbara IFF, USA (2017) Doc Fortnight NYC, USA (2017) Human Rights Human Wrongs Doc Film Fest, Norway (2017) Theatrical release in Germany in spring 2017 (farbfilm filmverleih) Sales Contact: MAGNETFILM GmbH / info@magnetfilm.de / magnetfilm.de