The Idol

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The Idol, is a 2016 Palestinian movie, directed by Hany Abu-Assad, and starring Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attalah, with a runtime of 100 minutes. Content rating: PG.

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The Idol is a Palestinian musical drama film based on the true story of Mohammed Assaf, a gifted young singer from Gaza whose dream of competing on Arab Idol seems impossibly out of reach. The film follows his extraordinary journey — battling poverty, blockades, and every obstacle his circumstances throw in his path — as he makes his way to the auditions. More than a personal story, The Idol becomes a portrait of collective hope, capturing how one voice rising from Gaza captured the hearts of an entire people and turned a singing competition into a symbol of resilience and longing.

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