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The Idol is a film of genre Drama directed by Hany Abu-Assad released in USA on 6 may 2016 with Ashraf Barhom

The Idol (2016)

The Idol
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Released in USA 6 may 2016
Length 1h40
Directed by ,    
Genres Drama,    Comedy,    Comedy-drama,    Documentary
Rating67% 3.352873.352873.352873.352873.35287

The Idol (Arabic: الآيدول‎) is a 2015 Palestinian drama film directed by Hany Abu-Assad. It was shown in the Special Presentations section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Ashraf Barhom

(Smuggler)Nadine Labaki

(Shadia)
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