John Achkar: Tryin' (2026)
Comedian John Achkar delivers a heartfelt and hilarious take on the chaos of life in your thirties. While everyone else seems to have it figured out, he’s still just TRYIN’. From everyday absurdities to giving marriage another shot, he proves being a little lost is part of the journey. Filmed live at Paris’s legendary L’Olympia, this marks the first Arabic-language stand-up special by an Arab comedian on its stage. Fresh off a sold-out 85-city global tour, Achkar blends sharp observations, candid stories, and a distinctly Arab perspective that resonates both at home and across the diaspora. Honest, fast-paced, and unfiltered, TRYIN’ turns life’s chaos into comedy gold... reminding us that laughter doesn’t need translation.
Director: Raffi Feghali
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John Achkar as Self |
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Gad Elmaleh as uncredited |
| Writing | John Achkar | Writer |
| Production | Gianluca Chakra | Executive Producer |
| Production | John Achkar | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Raffi Feghali | Director |
| Writing | Maria Lyan | Co-Writer |
| Crew | Raffi Feghali | Dramaturgy |
| Editing | Nathan Trompas | Editor |
| Production | Samer Akl | Associate Producer |
| Production | Carine Chaibane | Associate Producer |
| Production | Eli Touma | Associate Producer |
| Production | Nicolas Torloting | Associate Producer |
| Camera | Martin Lescieux | Director of Photography |
| Production | Ouafi Djakliou | Production Manager |
| Production | Allan Ladjadj | Production Director |
| Sound | Lorice Fouquer | Sound Director |
| Sound | Kevin Moine | Sound Designer |
| Production | Maia Malas | Producer |
| Production | Toni Bejjani | Producer |
