We are pleased to host a one-off screening of the film ‘The Idol’, which was shown at the NZ International Film Festival last year. This special screening will raise funds to bring renowned Palestinian poet Rafeef Ziadah to perform in New Zealand in April this year.
‘The Idol’ is based on the true story of Mohammed Assaf, a Palestinian singer from beseiged Gaza, who sneaked across borders, produced forged documents and generally defied the odds to win the 2013 Arab Idol. The victory turned him not only into a singing sensation but also a symbol of hope for millions worldwide. Directed by Hany Abu-Assad, the Palestinian director of ‘Paradise Now’ and ‘Omar’, both nominated for Academy Awards.
If you missed out on seeing The Idol at the film festival, now’s your chance – or if you saw it and loved it, come again and bring a friend!
6pm Sunday 19th February at Academy Cinemas in Auckland: 44 Lorne St (under the central library).
Tickets (door sales only – available from 5.30pm):
$25 waged
$20 students/beneficiaries
$5 children (rated PG – contains violence)
