The Idol (Ya
tayr el tayer) 2015
- Director: Hany Abu-Hassad
- Also seen by this director: The Mountain Between Us
- Based on a book: no
- Cast: Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attallah, Hiba Attallah, Teya Hussein, Dima Awaweh
- Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
- Sadly, none of them
- Why? It sounded good.
- Seen: 9 May 2021
A young brother Muhammad (Q Attallah) and
sister Nour (H Attallah) who live in Gaza are determined to be musicians. He
has a voice, she plays the guitar and refuses to act like a girl if it
restricts her. They practice, they get gigs, then Nour falls seriously ill.
Muhammad tries to earn enough money singing to pay for her treatment.
Years pass. The occupation of Gaza leads
to an ever-worsening situation for the inhabitants. The Strip is in bombed-out
ruins. Muhammad is desperate to reach out with his voice and sees Arab Idol as
his only chance. But for that he needs a visa and for Palestinians in the Gaza
it’s impossible.
More impossibilities await him.
It’s based on a true story and it’s tragic, suspenseful, politically charged and excellently performed especially by young Hiba Attallah as Nour.
5* of 5
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