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The Idol (2016)

Overview

ComedyDrama

Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."

Flag of AEAEArabic
Content warning
competitionbased on true storygaza stripsingersinging competitionpalestinian
Hany Abu-Assad

Director

Hany Abu-Assad

ReleasedJan 21, 2016
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased
Revenue$343.1K
DFI
September Film

Top Cast

Tawfeek Barhom

Tawfeek Barhom

Mohammed Assaf

Amer Hlehel

Amer Hlehel

Kamal

Manal Awad

Manal Awad

Mohammed's Mother

Eyad Hourani

Eyad Hourani

Ali

Ashraf Barhom

Ashraf Barhom

Smuggler

Nadine Labaki

Nadine Labaki

Shadia

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The Idol - Trailer (2015)

The Idol - Trailer (2015)

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