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The Idol

Staff Picks • Comedy, Drama, 02-Jun-2016

The fictionalized story of Mohammed Assaf's stunning rise to fame when he snuck out of Gaza to audition for Arab Idol.

Director: Hany Abu-Assad | 2016

Cast
Tawfeek Barhom Mohammed Assaf
Qais Attalah Young Mohammed Assaf
Hiba Attalah Nour
Ahmad Qasem Young Ahmad
Abdel Kareem Barakeh Young Omar
Crew
Hany Abu-Assad director

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