Palestine,
2015, 100 min
Directed by:
Hany Abu-AssadScreenplay:
Hany Abu-AssadCinematography:
Ehab AssalCast:
Tawfeek Barhom, Nadine Labaki, Hiba Attalah, Ahmed Al Rokh, Jana Zeineddine, Rami Yasin, Manal Awad, Sobhi HosariVOD (1)
Plots(1)
A young boy in Gaza, Mohammad, dreams of singing in the Cairo Opera House and for the world to hear his voice. Somehow he manages to escape out of the prison that is Gaza and make it to the Cairo auditions of Arab Idol, the most popular talent show in the region. As he gets to the latter stages of the competition, he must confront his own fears to take control of his destiny and bring hope and happiness to an entire region. Mohammad, and the audience, will go on the journey of a lifetime. (Entertainment One)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Warsaw International Film Festival
- 2015 - Hany Abu-Assad (Ecumenical Jury Prize)
Zlín Film Festival
- 2016 - Hiba Attalah (The Miloš Macourek Award - Best Youth Performance in a Feature Film for Youth)
- 2016 - Hany Abu-Assad (Golden Slipper - Feature Film for Youth)