The Idol

★★★★★

2015 · 1 h 40 min

Directed by Hany Abu-Assad

BiographyComedyDrama

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Plot

Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets out to win Arab Idol against all odds.

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Hany Abu-Assad's drama is crowd-pleasing and moving, based on a true story.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (2,173 votes)
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