John Achkar: Tryin'

John Achkar: Tryin' is a comedy special that explores the confusion and instability of being in one's thirties. The performance focuses on the contrast between the comedian's own sense of being lost and the perceived stability of those around him. Through personal stories and observations, he discusses the absurdities of daily life and the challenges of attempting marriage again.

Directed by Raffi Feghali and written by John Achkar, the film was produced by Front Row Filmed Entertainment with Maia Malas and Toni Bejjani serving as producers. The production was filmed at L’Olympia in Paris, where it became the first Arabic-language stand-up performance by an Arab comedian. The show features John Achkar and includes an uncredited appearance by Gad Elmaleh.

This Lebanese and French co-production followed a global tour that visited 85 cities. The resulting film has a runtime of 85 minutes and was released on May 27, 2026.