The Idol
يا طير الطاير
Synopsis
Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Idol - Trailer (2015)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-15
Top Cast
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Tawfeek Barhom
Mohammed Assaf
Qais Attaallah
Mohammed Assaf (younger)
Hiba Attalah
Nour
Ahmad Qasem
Young Ahmad
Abdel Kareem Barakeh
Young Omar
Teya Hussein
Young Amal
Dima Awawdeh
Amal
Ahmed Al Rokh
Omar
Saber Shreim
Ahmad
Amer Hlehel
Kamal
Manal Awad
Mohammed's Mother
Walid Abed Elsalam
Mohammed's Father
Eyad Hourani
Ali
Ashraf Barhom
Smuggler
Nadine Labaki
Shadia
Maisa Abd Elhadi
HIBA
Ali Jaber
Sandy Habashneh
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 6, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$343K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hany Abu-Assad
- Screenplay & Story
- Hany Abu-Assad, Sameh Zoabi
- Original Score
- Hani Asfari
- Original Title
- يا طير الطاير
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Palestinian Territory, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $343K
- Production Studios
- Mezza Terra Media, Fortress Film Clinic, Rawabi, DFI, Cactus World Films, Full Moon Productions, Majdal Films, KeyFilm, September Film, Dubai Film Market
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hany Abu-Assad
Hany Abu-Assad, Sameh Zoabi
Hani Asfari
Ehab Assal
Eyas Salman
Mufid Shawwa, Gisel Kordestani, Sassan Ahsani, Badr Jafar, Tiziana Sousou
Department Leadership Roster
Ehab Assal
Director of Photography
Hani Asfari
Original Music Composer
Nael Kanj
Production Design
Hamada Atallah
Costume Design
Eyas Salman
Editor
Hany Abu-Assad
Director
Hany Abu-Assad
Screenplay
Sameh Zoabi
Screenplay
Ali Jaafar
Producer
Amira Diab
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Idol about?
Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."
Who directed The Idol?
The Idol was directed by Hany Abu-Assad.
Who stars in The Idol?
The principal cast of The Idol includes Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attalah, Ahmad Qasem, Abdel Kareem Barakeh.
When was The Idol released and how long is it?
The Idol was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did The Idol make at the box office?
The Idol grossed $343K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Idol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idol was composed by Hani Asfari.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Idol?
The Idol holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).