THE IDOL

“MOVING & INSPIRATIONAL. A MUST SEE.”

SKY NEWS ARABIA

Type:Drama

Dur:107 min

Year:2016

Dir:Hany Abu-Assad

Rating:CTC

synopsis

A young boy in Gaza, Mohammad Assaf,  dreams of one day singing in the Cairo Opera House with his sister and best friend, Farrah. One day, Farrah collapses and is rushed to the hospital where it is discovered that she needs a kidney transplant. Farrah leaves Mohammad with a dying wish that someday, he will sing in Cairo. Escaping from Gaza to Egypt against unbelievable odds, Assaf makes the journey  of a lifetime.  From two-time Academy Award nominee Hany Abu-­‐Assad,  comes this inspirational drama based on the incredible true story of Mohammad Assaf, winner of  ARAB IDOL 2013.

cast:

Tawfeek Barhom, Ahmed Al Rokh, Hiba Attalah

crew:

Writers: Hany Abu-Assad, Sameh Zoabi

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