Infos

Original title : The Idol (Ya Tayr El Tayer)
Directed by : Hany Abu-Assad
Release date: 11 May 2016
Duration: 100 minutes
Genre: Biographical

 Synopsis

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."

 

The Idol .

 

 

 

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