Movie: Omar Marzouk - War, terror and other funny stuff

Top 4 Billed Cast

Omar Ahmad Marzouk
Omar Marzouk

Sig selv

Eiman Marzouk
Eiman Marzouk

Terrorist

Osama Marzouk
Osama Marzouk

Terrorist

David Bateson
David Bateson

Stemme

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    The show “War, terror and other funny things” by comedian Omar Marzouk played to full houses in Denmark in the spring of 2005 and more than 15,000 people saw the 90-minute show, which was immortalized on DVD in Det Ny Teater. It's controversial and hilarious, and there are plenty of extras. Since then, Omar has performed to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world's biggest comedy festival. The show was received with enthusiasm by both the audience and critics from several British newspapers. This fall, Omar performed three shows at the legendary London Soho Theater and has a major feature in Time Out, the biggest guide to London's entertainment scene. Omar's satirical take on war and terror is also being heard in the US. Both News Week and the Los Angeles Times interview Omar in connection with his show.

  • Release Date

    2005-10-17

  • Average

    5.7

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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    Dansk
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