Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World

Name: Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: 2005
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Albert Brooks, Amy Ryan, Sheetal Sheth, Fred Thompson, Penny Marshall

5.5

Genre

Action Comedy

Albert Brooks plays himself in this 2005 American comedy film, sent by the US government to find out what makes Muslims laugh while researching satire and cultural humor in India and Pakistan. He is aided by an Indian woman named Maya (Sheetal Sheth) but faces paranoia and tension with the local governments as his investigation unfolds. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its comedic and cultural exploration of humor.

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Cast Albert Brooks, Amy Ryan, Sheetal Sheth, Fred Thompson, Penny Marshall

Released 2005 · 98 min

Language English

Added 06 Aug 2023

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