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IMDb rating 6.7
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Critic Leslie Felperin
rated 6

This story of a Palestinian wedding singer who finds fame through a TV talent show presses all the right buttons...

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Sofia Olsson
rated 6

...en kul, vacker och sorglig skildring av några kaxiga och drivna ungar som gör sitt bästa av den på många sätt begränsade tillvaron i Gaza.

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna
Critic Freja Dam
rated 7

...en lidt sentimental, men også inspirerende feel good-biopic om Mohammad Assaf fra Gazastriben, der trodsede sine dårlige odds og vandt Arab Idol i 2013.

Read full review at Soundvenue
Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup
rated 5

...et todelt portræt af livet i Palæstina og den udlængsel, som mange unge sikkert rummer i rigelige mængder...

Read full review at Cinemazone
Critic Helena Lindblad
rated 6

...en färgstark biopic om den palestinska ”Idol”-vinnaren från Gaza som skänkte hopp åt ett utsatt folk.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter
Critic Søren Vinterberg
rated 7

...overbeviser takket være vidunderligt ukuelige børneskuespillere.

Read full review at Politiken
Critic Bo Tao Michaëlis
rated 7

...en eklatant feel good-film, hvor de onde bliver gode, og de gode vedbliver med at være gode. Eller simpelthen bliver bedre! Kun granitmænd m/k med cement i tårekanalen får ikke lidt væde i øjet undervejs.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko
Critic Rojin Pertow
rated 7

Det är framförallt i bakgrundsskildringen och styrkan i den riktiga storyn som Idol glänser.

Read full review at Nöjesguiden

Cast & Crew

Hany Abu-Assad
Director
Nadine Labaki
As Shadia
Tawfeek Barhom
As Mohammed Assaf
Amer Hlehel
As Kamal
Ashraf Barhom
As Smuggler

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The Idol tells the inspiring true story of Mohammed Assaf, a young Palestinian man from Gaza who dreams of becoming a famous singer. Despite the challenges he faces, including poverty, war, and personal tragedy,s he pursues his passion for music and eventually auditions for Arab Idol, a popular singing competition. With the support of his family and friends, Mohammed's remarkable voice and determination take him all the way to the top, inspiring hope and pride in his community and beyond. The film features stunning performances, heart-wrenching drama, and a powerful message of resilience and perseverance.

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