The Idol (2015 film)
| The Idol | |
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| Directed by | Hany Abu-Assad |
| Written by |
Hany Abu-Assad Sameh Zoabi |
| Starring | Tawfeek Barhom |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Palestine |
| Language | Arabic |
The Idol (Arabic: الآيدول) is a 2015 Palestinian drama film directed by Hany Abu-Assad.[1][2] It was shown in the Special Presentations section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
Plot
The Idol, tells the true story of Mohammed Assaf, wedding singer from a refugee camp in Gaza who went to win 2013's Arab Idol singing competition.
As a young boy in Gaza, he dreams of singing in the Cairo Opera House and for the world to hear his voice. After finding the hotel where Arab Idol trials were taking place had closed its doors, Assaf climbed over the walls and ended up singing to the other contestants. Eventually, Assaf made it to the finals in Beirut and won Arab Idol.
Cast
- Tawfeek Barhom
- Kais Attalah
- Hiba Attalah
- Ahmad Qasem
- Abdel Kareem Barakeh
Production
The Idol was partially filmed on location in Gaza, the first feature film to be shot there in decades, along with Jenin, Amman, Beirut and Cairo. The Idol was produced in association with the Doha Film Institute and the support of the Netherlands Film Fund.[4]
Distribution
Adopt Films acquired all U.S. rights to The Idol. [5]
References
- ↑ "The Idol". TIFF. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ "Hany Abu-Assad’s ‘The Idol’ Sees Strong Sales Ahead of Toronto Premiere". Variety. 25 August 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "Toronto to open with 'Demolition'; world premieres for 'Trumbo', 'The Program'". ScreenDaily. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ "Hany Abu-Assad’s ‘The Idol’ Sees Strong Sales Ahead of Toronto Premiere". Variety. 25 August 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ↑ "Adopt Acquires Hany Abu-Assad's 'The Idol' for U.S.". The Hollywood Reporter. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
External links
- The Idol at the Internet Movie Database
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