The Idol ( Ya tayr el tayer )

The Idol (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Ya tayr el tayer
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Rotterdam International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
Arabic ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
100 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2015 and produced in:
Argentina ( Latin America, Mexico )
Egypt ( Africa, Middle East )
Netherlands ( France, Benelux )
Qatar ( Africa, Middle East )
United Arab Emirates ( Africa, Middle East )
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Hany Abu-Assad

Written By:
Hany Abu-Assad
Sameh Zoabi

Actors:
Tawfeek Barhom ..... Mohammed Assaf
Ahmed Al Rokh ..... Mohammed Assaf (younger)
Hiba Attalah ..... Ali
Kais Attalah
Abdel Kareem Barakeh
Eyad Hourani
Nadine Labaki
Ahmad Qasem
Saber Shreim

Synopsis:

Mohammad Assaf is a young man with grand aspirations. A wedding singer from a refugee camp, he dreams of singing in the famed Cairo Opera House before a huge and appreciative audience. But growing up in the densely populated and volatile strip of Gaza, dreams seem more like ants escaping the weather. Determined to share his voice with the world he seeks to infiltrate the hotel where performers are assembling for the current Arab Idol television show. Ready or not, the world will hear Mohammad's voice and in turn open its hearts to his most remarkable talent. An intensely rewarding tale of dedication and drive, The Idol is an inspirational true life story of personal endeavour and heart-warming achievement.

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

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 08 October, 2016.