Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World

Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World is a 2005 film starring and directed by Albert Brooks. It was shown at the Dubai International Film Festival.

Upon reaching India, Brooks begins interviewing Indians and gathering material for the 500page essay expected of him from the government. He is aided by two agents who actually help very little and an Indian woman named Maya Sheetal Sheth, who was hired as his assistant.Brooks interviews and a failed standup performance begin to attract the attention of the Indian government, who fear he is a spy of some sort. Unable to get a visa, Brooks illegally enters Pakistan for four hours to interview several fledgling Pakistani comedians, the Indian government becomes even more paranoid, increasing border control. This action causes alarm to Pakistan, who responds with security measures of their own. ........

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