Doha Film Institute has announced that it has signed a co-financing agreement on The Idol (Ya Tayr El Tayr), a movie directed by Academy Award-nominated Palestinian Hany Abu-Assad.
The Idol, which will have its world premiere at next month’s Toronto International Film, tells the inspirational true story of Mohammad Assaf, a wedding singer from Gaza who became a worldwide sensation after winning the live-singing competition Arab Idol in 2013.
The Doha Film Institute’s participation in The Idol follows its recent co-financing role on Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, an animated feature film.
Hollywood actress Salma Hayek produced the film and is one of the voice cast. The film is currently on release in the US.
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Doha Film Institute inks deal to co-finance The Idol movie
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