The Idol

Hany Abu-Assad with Tawfeek BarhomAhmed Al RokhHiba Attalah

2015 Biographical 100 minutes
The Idol
Acclaimed Palestinian filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad (Paradise Now, Omar) directs this biopic about Mohammad Assaf, the Gazan wedding singer who became a worldwide sensation after winning the Arab Idol competition in 2013. "A coming-of-age story that takes place in the wake of tragic events in Palestine, this biopic will bring audiences laughter, tears, and a special sense of hope in the world."
Directed by : Hany Abu-Assad
Release date: 11 May 2016
Genre: Biographical

 

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