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Release date: 15 July 2016
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Musical
Running time: 1hr 40min
Starring: Hiba Attalah, Kais Attalah, Tawfeek Barhom
Directed by: Hany Abu-Assad
Produced by: Baher Agbariya
This is the story of Mohammed Assaf, a young boy from a refugee camp in Gaza, who went from being a wedding singer to winning the ‘Arab Idol’ singing contest. After a family tragedy, he befriends a girl named Amal. Years later, he meets Amal again, who inspires him to pick up the pieces and overcome setbacks in his quest for ‘Idols’ glory.