Coexistence, My Ass!

AMBER FARES | USA, FRANCE | 2025 | 1'35"

(Victorian Premier)

Noam Shuster Eliassi grew up the literal poster child for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process before making a hard pivot to stand-up comedy and political satire. But as the region sinks deeper into devastating violence, she must meet the moment by challenging her audiences with hard truths that are no laughing matter.

After working in peace diplomacy with the United Nations, Israeli activist Noam Shuster-Eliassi pivots to stand up as a more effective way to deliver her message. Coexistence, My Ass! traces her routines, satirical videos and media appearances, as she uses humour to expose the absurdities of ethnic and religious hatred while pressing for equality.

Raised in a rare Israeli-Palestinian community, Noam is followed across several turbulent years as she confronts rising violence, political extremism and resistance to acknowledging discrimination, even within protest movements. In the wake of October 7, her comedy takes on new urgency — pushing audiences to confront hard truths that are no laughing matter.