Ya tayr el tayer

1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,074 Do you want subtitles for any video? -=[ ai.OpenSubtitles.com ]=- 2 00:01:32,780 --> 00:01:37,143 INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY. CERTAIN EVENTS HAVE BEEN FICTIONALIZED. 3 00:01:40,591 --> 00:01:42,880 GAZA, PALESTINE, 2005 4 00:01:55,357 --> 00:01:59,307 - Give it! - Let go of me, we won the game. 5 00:01:59,385 --> 00:02:02,023 - Ahmad! Throw it! - Give us the money! 6 00:02:04,160 --> 00:02:05,280 Give us the money! 7 00:02:06,320 --> 00:02:09,440 THE IDOL 8 00:03:27,808 --> 00:03:30,167 - Somebody is following us! - Go to your room, you two! 9 00:03:39,317 --> 00:03:40,909 When is this going to stop? 10 00:03:42,654 --> 00:03:46,043 When are you going to behave like a girl your age, tell me? 11 00:03:47,795 --> 00:03:51,230 If I'm not allowed to take part in everything, then never. 12 00:03:51,496 --> 00:03:53,681 Always ready with an answer, Miss Cheeky! 13 00:03:54,396 --> 00:03:57,921 If you weren't that good at school, I'd have broken your legs. 14 00:04:00,109 --> 00:04:04,827 And you! Keep your head in your book, and don't you dare set foot outside! 15 00:04:12,269 --> 00:04:14,302 - Take the ten shekels. - Okay. 16 00:04:20,134 --> 00:04:22,396 337 shekels. 17 00:04:56,600 --> 00:04:59,120 Take your noise away! People are dying and you're singing? 18 00:04:59,220 --> 00:05:02,760 Why Aunty, what did we do to you? We're soaking wet. 19 00:05:02,829 --> 00:05:03,979 Go away! 20 00:05:06,781 --> 00:05:08,738 I don't like what we're doing. 21 00:05:08,979 --> 00:05:10,676 We need real instruments. 22 00:05:10,848 --> 00:05:14,899 What are you talking about? We need another five years for that. 23 00:05:14,984 --> 00:05:16,000 You're such a dreamer. 24 00:05:16,067 --> 00:05:19,018 You want to create a band with real instruments? 25 00:05:19,209 --> 00:05:21,771 In Gaza? Now? You're crazy! 26 00:05:21,968 --> 00:05:25,608 I'm not crazy. Where there's a will there's a way. 27 00:05:27,032 --> 00:05:29,422 Where did you hear this? On which TV? 28 00:05:29,465 --> 00:05:32,122 Do you want to reach the opera house in Cairo or not? 29 00:05:32,258 --> 00:05:36,013 You're aiming too high. You'll definitely be disappointed. 30 00:05:36,394 --> 00:05:39,615 Can we keep it simple? Just playing for fun? 31 00:05:40,808 --> 00:05:41,985 I might have a solution. 32 00:05:42,534 --> 00:05:45,295 - Come on Ahmad, push. - God is most generous. 33 00:05:56,613 --> 00:06:01,139 Grab some of our lovely food! Try Gaza's fish. 34 00:06:01,217 --> 00:06:03,594 Come try some fish! 35 00:06:05,283 --> 00:06:09,924 - Give me the red one! - Fish is a dish for kings! 36 00:06:13,761 --> 00:06:15,894 - Come try our fish! - I want that one. 37 00:06:17,290 --> 00:06:21,210 Excuse me. You didn't pay! 38 00:06:21,548 --> 00:06:23,926 - Boys, he didn't pay! - What! 39 00:06:27,193 --> 00:06:28,496 Come here! 40 00:06:29,400 --> 00:06:30,440 Come here, son of a-- 41 00:06:39,808 --> 00:06:42,800 Omar you take that way. Ahmad that way and I'll go this way. 42 00:07:36,543 --> 00:07:37,934 Shekel for the fish. 43 00:07:55,381 --> 00:07:56,607 We need musical instruments. 44 00:07:57,204 --> 00:07:59,617 - What? - Musical instruments. 45 00:08:00,806 --> 00:08:02,732 Do you see any here? 46 00:08:06,694 --> 00:08:09,440 - Who sent you? - Abul'Abed. 47 00:08:09,997 --> 00:08:11,909 - Abul'Abed? - Yes, Abul'Abed. 48 00:08:16,441 --> 00:08:19,176 - How much do you have? - 473 shekels. 49 00:08:21,537 --> 00:08:24,912 What can I get you with 473 shekels? 50 00:08:28,449 --> 00:08:32,427 Microphone, two amplifiers, a guitar. 51 00:08:32,764 --> 00:08:34,183 Who plays the guitar? 52 00:08:34,395 --> 00:08:36,542 - Me. - Yeah? Guitar. 53 00:08:36,814 --> 00:08:38,560 A six-piece Yamaha drum set. 54 00:08:39,332 --> 00:08:40,760 Something for you to begin... 55 00:08:40,904 --> 00:08:42,122 Are they used? 56 00:08:42,280 --> 00:08:44,341 - Yes of course. - All second-hand? 57 00:08:54,189 --> 00:08:55,207 Look... 58 00:08:55,992 --> 00:08:59,115 The money you have wouldn't buy you a string in a flea market. 59 00:09:00,941 --> 00:09:02,087 Take. 60 00:09:05,948 --> 00:09:12,675 I warn you, you'll be in deep trouble if anyone finds out you were here. 61 00:09:12,815 --> 00:09:14,682 Don't worry, your secret is safe. 62 00:09:16,477 --> 00:09:17,739 Are you a boy or a girl? 63 00:09:18,088 --> 00:09:19,088 A girl. 64 00:10:40,796 --> 00:10:43,519 A blind man went to collect his brother from the crossing. 65 00:10:43,602 --> 00:10:45,324 He kissed the bag and carried his brother. 66 00:10:46,205 --> 00:10:48,084 Any news from the best smuggler in town? 67 00:10:48,127 --> 00:10:49,185 Not yet. 68 00:10:49,241 --> 00:10:52,420 We've been waiting for weeks now! We have to sort it out. 69 00:10:53,072 --> 00:10:56,052 He could've smuggled a whole orchestra by now! 70 00:11:04,640 --> 00:11:05,705 Come here. 71 00:11:12,244 --> 00:11:13,955 What are you doing here? 72 00:11:14,460 --> 00:11:17,118 Didn't I tell you not to come here? Do you want to get me killed? 73 00:11:17,303 --> 00:11:19,933 Get killed? Not before you've delivered. 74 00:11:20,038 --> 00:11:22,095 Listen you. This isn't a joke. 75 00:11:22,968 --> 00:11:26,034 Don't show up here again. I'll contact you when I get the stuff. 76 00:11:26,429 --> 00:11:30,303 It we don't hear from you soon, we'll be back and you won't like it. 77 00:11:30,513 --> 00:11:34,507 I'm going to count to one, not three. Get out of here! 78 00:11:34,809 --> 00:11:36,918 You want to count to one? 79 00:11:37,073 --> 00:11:38,568 I'm going to count to one! 80 00:11:38,684 --> 00:11:41,253 Get out of here! 81 00:11:45,000 --> 00:11:47,146 Are you stupid? He could've killed us. 82 00:11:47,232 --> 00:11:50,306 - You want him to rip us off? - No. But we have to use our brains. 83 00:11:50,423 --> 00:11:54,068 So use it. How do you plan to solve this? 84 00:11:54,122 --> 00:11:56,244 It was your call to give him our money! 85 00:11:56,292 --> 00:11:59,236 You need to fight with me not blame me. You coward! 86 00:11:59,284 --> 00:12:02,126 I'm a coward, tomboy? You should be at home. 87 00:12:02,175 --> 00:12:03,325 - I'm a tomboy? - Yes! 88 00:12:03,465 --> 00:12:06,618 Be quiet! Shut up! 89 00:12:07,187 --> 00:12:09,526 She's your sister and you should respect her. 90 00:12:14,080 --> 00:12:16,115 Don't worry, I'll talk to him. 91 00:12:16,600 --> 00:12:17,600 Ok? 92 00:12:34,845 --> 00:12:36,149 I'm not a coward! 93 00:12:36,226 --> 00:12:37,606 Yeah right! 94 00:13:03,617 --> 00:13:09,063 You've taken goods of really good quality. 95 00:13:09,217 --> 00:13:13,047 No, no, this time I sorted them out personally. Don't worry. 96 00:13:13,151 --> 00:13:14,915 Don't worry my friend. 97 00:13:34,306 --> 00:13:35,648 That's it. 98 00:13:42,920 --> 00:13:44,810 I'm really sorry about earlier. 99 00:13:46,525 --> 00:13:48,197 I know you have the money. 100 00:13:48,495 --> 00:13:51,800 Please just give it back and we'll forget about all of this. 101 00:13:53,602 --> 00:13:55,596 It's not much for you. 102 00:13:56,201 --> 00:13:58,131 But it's everything for us! 103 00:14:00,334 --> 00:14:02,175 Please! Let's get it over and done with. 104 00:14:02,233 --> 00:14:04,419 Here are your 473 shekels. 105 00:14:11,824 --> 00:14:13,357 Slow down. 106 00:14:13,473 --> 00:14:14,738 Enough. 107 00:14:16,893 --> 00:14:19,808 If you ever come back, I'll bury you here. 108 00:14:31,992 --> 00:14:33,467 Who did this to you? 109 00:14:33,920 --> 00:14:36,952 I'll kill him and anyone else who would lay a finger on you. 110 00:14:37,032 --> 00:14:38,259 Please. 111 00:14:41,350 --> 00:14:44,073 Thank God nothing's broken, just external bruising. 112 00:14:44,360 --> 00:14:46,966 - Nothing serious, Doctor? - Yes, he's ok. Thank God. 113 00:14:47,346 --> 00:14:50,299 What have you done? Who did this to you? Where were you? 114 00:15:10,862 --> 00:15:14,302 Don't worry, we'll get out of here one day. 115 00:15:15,619 --> 00:15:17,138 I promise you. 116 00:15:18,534 --> 00:15:22,188 And we will play in Cairo. I know we will. 117 00:15:25,144 --> 00:15:26,397 Are you crying? 118 00:15:28,506 --> 00:15:29,894 Don't worry my dear. 119 00:15:30,383 --> 00:15:31,608 It's going to be alright. 120 00:15:32,350 --> 00:15:33,739 We're going to be big. 121 00:15:36,181 --> 00:15:39,905 Say it with me, we're going to be big and change the world! 122 00:15:39,992 --> 00:15:41,142 Stop it. 123 00:15:42,050 --> 00:15:44,159 - Say it! Say it! - Stop! 124 00:15:44,279 --> 00:15:45,582 Say it! Say it! 125 00:15:45,654 --> 00:15:47,380 You're hurting me! 126 00:15:51,523 --> 00:15:52,590 Say it already! 127 00:15:52,638 --> 00:15:54,555 We'll be big and we'll change the world. 128 00:15:55,644 --> 00:15:57,791 We'll be big and we'll change the world. 129 00:15:57,931 --> 00:16:00,813 - I can't hear you! - We'll be big and we'll change the world. 130 00:16:00,868 --> 00:16:03,877 - Louder! Louder! - We'll be big and we'll change the world. 131 00:16:39,274 --> 00:16:41,413 I know a way to earn some money. 132 00:16:42,700 --> 00:16:44,569 But I'll need your help. 133 00:16:44,680 --> 00:16:46,720 Will we all end up in hospital this time? 134 00:16:46,903 --> 00:16:48,258 I am serious! 135 00:17:19,494 --> 00:17:21,449 God bless your voice Mohammed. 136 00:17:22,941 --> 00:17:24,628 God bless you. 137 00:17:24,706 --> 00:17:26,316 Thank you. 138 00:17:33,989 --> 00:17:37,287 - Hello Abu-Wassim. - Hello, Uncle Abu-Wassim. 139 00:17:41,086 --> 00:17:44,576 See you, Uncle Abu-Wassim. Come on guys, push! 140 00:18:06,187 --> 00:18:08,556 I'm sure he will help us. 141 00:19:04,880 --> 00:19:07,373 No! I said no! 142 00:19:07,831 --> 00:19:10,721 I am against you singing at weddings. What will people say? 143 00:19:10,951 --> 00:19:14,825 Me too. I think we should only sing on national stages. 144 00:19:14,996 --> 00:19:17,518 Mum, this is temporary. In order to grow, 145 00:19:17,566 --> 00:19:19,194 we have to develop our skills 146 00:19:19,398 --> 00:19:21,312 and singing at weddings helps us a lot. 147 00:19:21,438 --> 00:19:23,866 Mr big words! Say something! 148 00:19:25,085 --> 00:19:27,906 To be honest, I agree with your mum. 149 00:19:28,576 --> 00:19:32,302 But you are both talented and I can't stand in your way. 150 00:19:33,318 --> 00:19:34,979 What do you think, Samiah? 151 00:19:40,365 --> 00:19:41,579 I don't know. 152 00:19:41,680 --> 00:19:42,680 Is that a girl? 153 00:19:42,846 --> 00:19:44,341 Nobody can see that. 154 00:19:44,390 --> 00:19:45,522 I can see that! 155 00:19:45,570 --> 00:19:47,602 Kids are bad enough but girls too? 156 00:19:47,680 --> 00:19:49,320 What do you think your party is? 157 00:19:49,368 --> 00:19:53,126 It's just a lousy wedding party, and I don't mind not playing at it! 158 00:19:55,122 --> 00:19:57,192 We've been practicing for a while. 159 00:19:57,270 --> 00:19:59,400 Come on. This is about what's available. 160 00:19:59,546 --> 00:20:03,919 We can do much better. You can do much better. 161 00:20:04,098 --> 00:20:06,361 Who told you I want to do better? 162 00:20:07,359 --> 00:20:09,928 What are you afraid of Mohammed? You have a great voice. 163 00:20:10,083 --> 00:20:11,320 I'm not afraid! 164 00:20:13,727 --> 00:20:16,005 Please! We have to take it step by step. 165 00:20:16,259 --> 00:20:19,280 You should pay us more! 166 00:20:19,522 --> 00:20:22,166 We did a lot of weddings before. 167 00:20:22,722 --> 00:20:24,577 She'll be in the back, no one will notice. 168 00:20:24,732 --> 00:20:27,135 You know what they'll do to me if they find a girl on stage? 169 00:20:27,244 --> 00:20:30,720 If you want a real band, you have to pay real money. 170 00:20:30,804 --> 00:20:33,726 You paid us a fraction, so keep quiet and be happy! 171 00:20:38,520 --> 00:20:40,800 - You let kids sing at your wedding? - Shut up! 172 00:21:58,301 --> 00:22:00,870 Nour! Nour! Get up! 173 00:22:00,948 --> 00:22:03,028 Nour, what is it? Get up! 174 00:22:06,527 --> 00:22:10,192 The tests show she has kidney failure. 175 00:22:12,299 --> 00:22:13,921 There are two courses of action. 176 00:22:14,360 --> 00:22:19,216 Dialysis once a week where we filter her blood. 177 00:22:20,080 --> 00:22:21,616 Or you buy a new kidney. 178 00:22:23,198 --> 00:22:24,917 How much will it cost? 179 00:22:25,040 --> 00:22:28,645 $15,000 plus hospital and operation fees. 180 00:22:29,873 --> 00:22:33,926 But, it's impossible for us to raise that amount. 181 00:22:34,567 --> 00:22:36,508 Is there another way? 182 00:22:36,586 --> 00:22:39,300 If we can find a suitable donor 183 00:22:39,499 --> 00:22:41,827 to give one of his kidneys, that could work. 184 00:22:42,054 --> 00:22:43,067 I'll do it. 185 00:22:44,293 --> 00:22:46,418 I'll give her one of mine. 186 00:22:47,442 --> 00:22:50,238 He needs to have the same blood type. 187 00:22:50,972 --> 00:22:53,119 For now, we can start with dialysis. 188 00:22:54,964 --> 00:22:57,253 Hopefully, she'll get well. 189 00:22:57,576 --> 00:22:58,786 Thank you, Doctor. 190 00:23:05,089 --> 00:23:07,777 Come on Mum, you're embarrassing me. I'm not dead yet. 191 00:23:08,200 --> 00:23:10,020 And you're not going to. 192 00:23:10,805 --> 00:23:13,067 What's the big deal? It's only a kidney cleanse. 193 00:23:14,504 --> 00:23:17,840 You will never get married. 194 00:23:17,930 --> 00:23:20,730 Even better! I prefer cleaning my kidney to cleaning the house! 195 00:23:23,617 --> 00:23:25,463 Visiting time is over. 196 00:23:28,958 --> 00:23:31,865 - Goodbye my dear. Look after yourself. - OK. 197 00:23:38,115 --> 00:23:39,120 Omar? 198 00:23:41,840 --> 00:23:43,450 I forgot to give you this. 199 00:23:43,624 --> 00:23:44,777 What is this? 200 00:23:50,739 --> 00:23:52,459 I made it for you. 201 00:23:59,291 --> 00:24:00,365 And? 202 00:24:01,212 --> 00:24:06,347 I just want to tell you don't worry, I'm here by your side. 203 00:24:06,566 --> 00:24:10,324 Omar, I told you a thousand times, get me out of your head, 204 00:24:10,501 --> 00:24:12,495 I don't have time for your nonsense. 205 00:24:12,612 --> 00:24:15,816 It's not nonsense, why are you so cruel? 206 00:24:17,861 --> 00:24:21,240 Did it ever occur to you that I might not like you? 207 00:24:30,367 --> 00:24:31,507 Take it. 208 00:24:48,895 --> 00:24:50,930 You really don't want to get married? 209 00:24:51,317 --> 00:24:52,881 It won't help our progress. 210 00:24:53,641 --> 00:24:55,501 How do you think you got this disease? 211 00:24:55,714 --> 00:24:57,439 Can you believe my luck? 212 00:24:57,613 --> 00:25:01,448 I think if you were a Swedish child, you wouldn't have gotten it. 213 00:25:01,516 --> 00:25:02,666 It's all from frustration. 214 00:25:02,744 --> 00:25:06,732 Seriously, I won't let this disease stop us from playing. 215 00:25:06,811 --> 00:25:10,000 Come on, you have to take care of your health. 216 00:25:11,175 --> 00:25:14,120 Hurry up. It's not a birthday party! 217 00:25:14,521 --> 00:25:16,169 Are you waiting for dialysis? 218 00:25:16,275 --> 00:25:17,960 Why else do people wait here? 219 00:25:18,465 --> 00:25:20,720 Are you here all alone? Where's your mother? 220 00:25:22,308 --> 00:25:23,985 My sister is waiting downstairs. 221 00:25:24,106 --> 00:25:25,812 She can't stand the smell of hospitals. 222 00:25:25,926 --> 00:25:28,059 Maybe she can't stand your rudeness! 223 00:25:34,469 --> 00:25:37,397 - May she feel better. - Thank you, let's go. 224 00:25:38,698 --> 00:25:40,232 Slowly. 225 00:25:41,125 --> 00:25:42,965 Get well, Amal. 226 00:25:43,676 --> 00:25:45,248 Get well, my dear. 227 00:25:52,576 --> 00:25:54,301 - Where are your parents. - Outside. 228 00:25:54,360 --> 00:25:56,123 Don't worry. I just got a job. 229 00:25:56,242 --> 00:25:58,312 - What is it? - WcDonald's. 230 00:25:58,637 --> 00:26:00,080 WcDonald's in Gaza? 231 00:26:00,286 --> 00:26:02,809 They opened a forged one in Alarish, Egypt. 232 00:26:02,856 --> 00:26:05,272 And they deliver through the tunnels, thanks to me. 233 00:26:05,350 --> 00:26:08,265 The tunnels? Are you crazy? You'll die! 234 00:26:08,395 --> 00:26:11,602 You should see the tips I get when I deliver the food warm. 235 00:26:11,871 --> 00:26:14,522 Anyway, we have to keep singing at weddings. 236 00:26:14,727 --> 00:26:16,339 We need every shekel. 237 00:26:21,615 --> 00:26:24,435 I'm sorry, I can't be involved with music anymore. 238 00:26:24,482 --> 00:26:26,381 I'm leaving the band. 239 00:26:26,717 --> 00:26:28,675 What? Why? 240 00:26:28,981 --> 00:26:30,582 I don't see a future in it. 241 00:26:30,630 --> 00:26:32,539 At least we make money from it. 242 00:26:32,587 --> 00:26:35,348 There's no guarantee this will change our lives on Earth. 243 00:26:35,426 --> 00:26:39,069 I want to make sure my life in the hereafter is in Paradise. 244 00:26:39,914 --> 00:26:42,359 What are you talking about? You sound like a religious man. 245 00:26:42,407 --> 00:26:44,785 - So what? - And that's why you're quitting? 246 00:26:44,862 --> 00:26:47,048 Anyway, music is a tool of the Devil. 247 00:26:47,164 --> 00:26:50,271 So we're his followers? But we're good people. 248 00:26:50,425 --> 00:26:52,717 Then, according to you, the Devil is also good. 249 00:26:52,790 --> 00:26:54,440 I don't want to hear this. 250 00:27:03,679 --> 00:27:07,685 Stop, stop. I told you, try to go an octave higher. Try! 251 00:27:18,966 --> 00:27:20,078 You're not trying. 252 00:27:20,194 --> 00:27:21,459 It sounds out of tune. 253 00:27:21,631 --> 00:27:24,259 To be a good singer you shouldn't worry about being out of tune. 254 00:27:38,377 --> 00:27:41,037 No. No. That's really good. You're on the right track. 255 00:27:41,192 --> 00:27:44,020 Do you think I'm stupid? 256 00:28:07,685 --> 00:28:08,950 Nour? 257 00:28:10,697 --> 00:28:13,140 I don't know what more I can do. 258 00:28:14,667 --> 00:28:16,154 Why do you sing, Mohammed? 259 00:28:16,930 --> 00:28:18,564 I just want to help Nour. 260 00:28:19,347 --> 00:28:21,377 Singing has its own reasons. 261 00:28:22,493 --> 00:28:23,883 I don't understand. 262 00:28:24,321 --> 00:28:29,620 You have to merge your voice with your passion and your soul. 263 00:28:30,350 --> 00:28:33,160 Will all of these help my sister get a new kidney? 264 00:28:42,449 --> 00:28:45,341 Don't let anybody make you feel your dreams don't matter. 265 00:28:46,997 --> 00:28:47,997 Ok? 266 00:28:48,840 --> 00:28:50,522 Sometimes that's all we have left. 267 00:29:25,741 --> 00:29:30,123 AL ARISH, EGYPT 268 00:29:42,974 --> 00:29:46,200 TUNNEL BETWEEN EGYPT AND GAZA STRIP 269 00:29:55,520 --> 00:29:56,555 Is this your CD? 270 00:29:56,671 --> 00:29:57,701 Yes. 271 00:30:01,619 --> 00:30:05,570 Put them here, thank you. One second... 272 00:30:05,686 --> 00:30:07,104 Keep the change. 273 00:30:11,977 --> 00:30:14,424 This is a hospital, you shouldn't be playing. 274 00:30:44,661 --> 00:30:46,348 What's so funny? 275 00:30:53,694 --> 00:30:54,959 Enough, enough! 276 00:30:55,024 --> 00:30:56,384 - It's starting. - The winner is... 277 00:30:57,500 --> 00:30:58,854 <i>Rami Suleiman!</i> 278 00:30:59,200 --> 00:31:00,427 Come on! 279 00:31:00,504 --> 00:31:02,000 Those I like always lose! 280 00:31:02,077 --> 00:31:04,416 You should bet on those you don't like, 281 00:31:04,494 --> 00:31:07,021 that way, your favourite will win. 282 00:31:07,871 --> 00:31:09,366 You're so silly. 283 00:31:14,698 --> 00:31:16,453 You deserve to be there! 284 00:31:16,501 --> 00:31:18,618 The band is not working. 285 00:31:19,187 --> 00:31:23,330 You don't need the band, you're better than all of us! 286 00:31:24,778 --> 00:31:26,273 You're a headache! 287 00:31:33,265 --> 00:31:34,684 Arrest them! 288 00:31:35,951 --> 00:31:37,369 To the car quickly! 289 00:31:48,639 --> 00:31:50,305 Well done Omar! 290 00:31:51,064 --> 00:31:52,904 You proved yourself! 291 00:32:00,132 --> 00:32:01,211 Nour? 292 00:32:02,132 --> 00:32:03,258 What is it? 293 00:32:06,593 --> 00:32:10,609 I'm sorry, his blood type is incompatible with his sister's. 294 00:32:12,888 --> 00:32:15,237 What can we do? How long will this go on? 295 00:32:15,723 --> 00:32:19,252 The only other choice is to buy a new kidney. 296 00:32:19,990 --> 00:32:21,834 - Let's hope for the best. - God willing. 297 00:32:22,560 --> 00:32:24,848 - May she feel better. - Thank you. 298 00:32:30,539 --> 00:32:34,106 - Is this a house or an airport? - Don't embarrass us. 299 00:32:35,488 --> 00:32:36,638 Hello young man. 300 00:32:37,365 --> 00:32:38,852 How are you? 301 00:32:38,985 --> 00:32:40,979 - Sorry to keep you waiting. - No worries. 302 00:32:41,120 --> 00:32:42,286 Have a seat. 303 00:32:43,160 --> 00:32:44,915 - How are you my friend? - Good. 304 00:32:44,963 --> 00:32:47,648 You look healthier every day. 305 00:32:47,823 --> 00:32:48,896 What can I do for you. 306 00:32:48,966 --> 00:32:51,660 As I told you on the phone we have this young talent. 307 00:32:51,719 --> 00:32:53,160 His voice is beyond expectations. 308 00:32:55,436 --> 00:32:59,463 You know how culture is important to our society. 309 00:32:59,541 --> 00:33:00,614 Of course. 310 00:33:00,922 --> 00:33:03,514 And to the resistance and to our image abroad. 311 00:33:03,567 --> 00:33:06,058 He will allow us to dream again, to fly again. 312 00:33:06,148 --> 00:33:07,334 What exactly does he need? 313 00:33:07,488 --> 00:33:08,907 15,000 Dollars. 314 00:33:16,402 --> 00:33:17,614 What do I get in return? 315 00:33:17,713 --> 00:33:21,394 I'll sign a contract that whatever I earn from my voice will be yours. 316 00:33:26,480 --> 00:33:28,349 You can't talk to him like that. 317 00:33:28,427 --> 00:33:29,462 We don't have time! 318 00:33:29,511 --> 00:33:32,540 But that's not the way. You let him hear your voice first, 319 00:33:32,746 --> 00:33:35,306 get him to believe in you, then you ask for some money. 320 00:33:35,369 --> 00:33:39,282 Then if he likes you, you ask for more. Where will we find someone like him? 321 00:33:50,312 --> 00:33:53,080 I don't understand. Why do they always put me after you? 322 00:33:53,305 --> 00:33:56,910 Good morning to you too, what an entrance! 323 00:33:57,048 --> 00:33:58,428 I've had enough, really. 324 00:33:58,537 --> 00:33:59,640 Had enough of what? 325 00:33:59,845 --> 00:34:01,033 Life. 326 00:34:01,111 --> 00:34:02,111 What? 327 00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:05,618 Don't say that. You're still young. 328 00:34:06,163 --> 00:34:09,077 Look at my brother. He has zero support. 329 00:34:09,326 --> 00:34:11,888 But he still has a great spirit and a golden voice. 330 00:34:12,479 --> 00:34:13,667 Don't listen to her. 331 00:34:13,798 --> 00:34:18,011 He has a golden voice and looks like a tiger, lucky him. 332 00:34:18,303 --> 00:34:20,527 - A tiger? - The nickname suits you. 333 00:34:20,714 --> 00:34:24,089 - Tiger! - Come on tiger, sing something for us. 334 00:34:24,218 --> 00:34:25,438 I'm not in the mood. 335 00:34:25,532 --> 00:34:27,309 Singing fixes the mood. 336 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:28,505 Not necessarily. 337 00:34:28,560 --> 00:34:31,602 C'mon Tiger. Shall I beg you more? 338 00:35:53,330 --> 00:35:55,036 Don't give up Nour. 339 00:35:55,774 --> 00:35:57,138 Don't give up. 340 00:35:58,805 --> 00:36:01,417 I promise to get you a new kidney. 341 00:36:02,526 --> 00:36:03,906 I promise. 342 00:36:05,748 --> 00:36:07,281 Don't give up. 343 00:36:08,899 --> 00:36:10,706 We're going to play in Cairo. 344 00:36:14,477 --> 00:36:15,868 We will overcome. 345 00:36:16,272 --> 00:36:19,118 Say it. We'll be big and we'll change the world. 346 00:36:23,915 --> 00:36:26,728 Say it! We'll be big and we'll change the world. 347 00:36:30,236 --> 00:36:33,781 Say it! Say it! We'll be big and we'll change the world. 348 00:36:35,977 --> 00:36:38,091 We'll be big... 349 00:36:40,947 --> 00:36:44,092 Say it! We'll be big and we'll change the world. 350 00:36:49,634 --> 00:36:50,899 Say it... 351 00:36:51,475 --> 00:36:54,083 We'll be big and we'll change the world. 352 00:36:57,625 --> 00:37:00,271 We'll be big and we'll change the world. 353 00:37:17,599 --> 00:37:19,823 Don't take her! 354 00:37:20,968 --> 00:37:24,218 Goodbye my darling. 355 00:38:30,549 --> 00:38:34,751 GAZA, PALESTINE, 2012 356 00:38:50,703 --> 00:38:55,689 <i>Yes, I can confirm that the situation in Gaza</i> 357 00:38:55,997 --> 00:39:01,789 <i>is catastrophic in all senses of the word...</i> 358 00:39:17,211 --> 00:39:21,229 Why did you take this road? This is the long way. 359 00:39:21,277 --> 00:39:24,269 If I go through the city. It's going to cost you more. 360 00:39:24,709 --> 00:39:27,192 You should consult your customers and treat them with respect. 361 00:39:27,436 --> 00:39:29,236 Not like this, shame on you! 362 00:39:36,660 --> 00:39:39,460 Welcome, welcome Mohammed. 363 00:39:39,537 --> 00:39:41,148 - How are you? - Good. 364 00:39:41,221 --> 00:39:42,449 - How are your parents? - Good. 365 00:39:42,491 --> 00:39:43,732 Good. 366 00:39:44,294 --> 00:39:46,911 Do you think you can get me on <i>Palestine Star</i> ? 367 00:39:47,210 --> 00:39:50,322 It's difficult. You'd need to go to Ramallah, and you're not allowed. 368 00:39:50,758 --> 00:39:53,624 I need to get out of this place before it kills me. 369 00:39:58,401 --> 00:39:59,830 But you need a lot of practice. 370 00:39:59,949 --> 00:40:03,004 I'll do whatever you want. Just get me out of here. 371 00:40:05,706 --> 00:40:07,422 Do you want to call Ahmad or should I? 372 00:40:07,960 --> 00:40:10,352 I'm so happy we're back together. 373 00:40:10,909 --> 00:40:12,000 This is Ali. 374 00:40:13,027 --> 00:40:14,322 - How are you? - Fine. 375 00:40:14,370 --> 00:40:16,325 Hi Ahmad. 376 00:40:17,286 --> 00:40:20,008 - I'm Ali Kushk. - Mohammed Assaf. 377 00:40:20,193 --> 00:40:21,456 Are we ready? 378 00:40:21,620 --> 00:40:23,683 No, we just had a power cut. 379 00:40:25,264 --> 00:40:27,441 - Do we have a generator? - No. 380 00:40:27,489 --> 00:40:29,471 Hang on, I'll figure something out. 381 00:40:29,867 --> 00:40:33,832 - How can I sing without electricity? - Should we call Israel to restore it? 382 00:40:34,011 --> 00:40:37,271 This is live, we have to be ready in ten minutes. Where's the power? 383 00:40:37,348 --> 00:40:38,460 Relax! 384 00:40:38,653 --> 00:40:39,805 Mohammed! 385 00:40:40,072 --> 00:40:41,299 Mohammed! 386 00:40:41,671 --> 00:40:44,022 - Generator? - Yes. 387 00:40:44,100 --> 00:40:45,787 - Does it work? - Hold this. 388 00:40:45,865 --> 00:40:48,779 - Start it! - Pull! 389 00:40:48,895 --> 00:40:51,648 - You do it. - Hold on. 390 00:40:52,194 --> 00:40:53,421 You pull! 391 00:40:55,609 --> 00:40:56,609 Stop! 392 00:40:57,373 --> 00:40:59,444 Get up! 393 00:40:59,521 --> 00:41:01,592 Stand here. 394 00:41:01,708 --> 00:41:04,469 Stay where you are. 395 00:41:04,585 --> 00:41:06,849 Our next participant from Gaza, 396 00:41:06,892 --> 00:41:10,177 unfortunately was not able to pass through Israeli checkpoints 397 00:41:10,220 --> 00:41:11,490 and join us in Ramallah. 398 00:41:11,682 --> 00:41:16,668 But our show managed to break the siege via Skype. 399 00:41:16,902 --> 00:41:18,704 God bless technology. 400 00:41:27,312 --> 00:41:29,976 Any moment we'll meet our next singer from Gaza. 401 00:41:30,115 --> 00:41:31,495 Move the mic! 402 00:41:33,875 --> 00:41:35,810 Mohammed Assaf can you hear me? 403 00:41:37,887 --> 00:41:41,293 Introduce yourself and tell us what will you sing? 404 00:41:42,389 --> 00:41:44,313 Sorry, can you repeat? 405 00:42:39,760 --> 00:42:40,760 <i>Fire! Fire!</i> 406 00:42:41,602 --> 00:42:42,783 <i>Run! Run!</i> 407 00:42:45,755 --> 00:42:51,394 I hope Gaza can stand strong against more Israeli aggression. 408 00:42:51,768 --> 00:42:54,107 May God keep them safe, we'll be back. 409 00:42:56,831 --> 00:43:00,737 What a rotten world. I'm quitting. I'll never sing again. 410 00:43:01,128 --> 00:43:02,808 What does singing have to do with this? 411 00:43:03,314 --> 00:43:04,942 Because this place sucks. 412 00:43:05,731 --> 00:43:08,224 And your music sucks. You all suck. 413 00:43:08,301 --> 00:43:10,733 Damn you! Was it my fault there was no electricity? 414 00:43:10,835 --> 00:43:12,993 You should've got a better generator. 415 00:43:13,036 --> 00:43:14,707 Why didn't you do it yourself? 416 00:43:14,785 --> 00:43:17,844 I leave stupid jobs for stupid people. 417 00:43:17,892 --> 00:43:21,612 Stop it! Enough! 418 00:43:21,728 --> 00:43:24,865 Enough! What are you doing? 419 00:43:24,918 --> 00:43:25,918 Out of my way! 420 00:43:26,029 --> 00:43:27,601 What are you doing? 421 00:43:27,695 --> 00:43:29,127 Who do you think you are? 422 00:43:30,119 --> 00:43:32,073 We are working hard for you. 423 00:43:32,142 --> 00:43:34,076 Appreciate it or get lost! 424 00:43:51,458 --> 00:43:53,874 <i>This is your chance, now,</i> 425 00:43:53,952 --> 00:43:57,212 <i>to be the next</i> Arab Idol <i>star.</i> 426 00:43:57,519 --> 00:44:03,503 <i>Last chance for auditions, this Saturday 6am at the Marriott Hotel, Cairo.</i> 427 00:44:07,893 --> 00:44:11,804 Darling, to succeed, you have to be open to failure. 428 00:44:16,739 --> 00:44:18,379 You're still young. 429 00:44:18,932 --> 00:44:20,654 Don't be afraid to make mistakes. 430 00:44:22,232 --> 00:44:23,345 I don't make mistakes. 431 00:44:27,778 --> 00:44:29,572 You are right, you don't. 432 00:44:30,199 --> 00:44:31,341 I do. 433 00:44:31,743 --> 00:44:34,093 It's my fault I tried to talk to you. 434 00:45:23,562 --> 00:45:26,353 What do plumbers and doctors have in common. 435 00:45:26,579 --> 00:45:27,847 They both bury their mistakes. 436 00:45:29,664 --> 00:45:32,617 You don't say! You should do stand-up comedy. 437 00:45:32,720 --> 00:45:35,826 After we took part in <i>Palestine Star</i> 438 00:45:35,955 --> 00:45:38,720 I made a Facebook page called "A boy, a generator and a donkey." 439 00:45:39,053 --> 00:45:40,796 I have more than 23 followers. 440 00:45:41,057 --> 00:45:42,207 Twenty three? 441 00:45:42,468 --> 00:45:44,663 Seriously 23! You don't believe me? 442 00:45:44,740 --> 00:45:47,348 - I do believe you. - You don't seem convinced. 443 00:45:48,960 --> 00:45:50,199 Take a look. 444 00:45:51,847 --> 00:45:52,987 Let me see. 445 00:45:56,862 --> 00:45:59,585 AMAL SAKER POSTED TO THE PAGE: "WHERE R U TIGER?" 446 00:45:59,771 --> 00:46:02,897 - With salad? - Yes. 447 00:46:07,374 --> 00:46:10,403 - Here's 5 shekels and your phone. - Thank you. 448 00:46:36,241 --> 00:46:39,071 Amal? Hello! 449 00:46:39,866 --> 00:46:41,898 - It's been a while, how are you? - Mohammed! 450 00:46:43,357 --> 00:46:45,298 Oh my God, you've grown. 451 00:46:47,270 --> 00:46:49,557 You too. God bless! 452 00:46:50,991 --> 00:46:52,601 You were great on TV. 453 00:46:54,021 --> 00:46:56,998 Hiba, this is the boy I told you about a long time ago. 454 00:46:57,570 --> 00:46:58,586 Boy? 455 00:46:58,817 --> 00:47:01,266 He's a young man now. Don't you remember him? 456 00:47:01,345 --> 00:47:02,464 I don't! 457 00:47:02,883 --> 00:47:03,911 The tiger. 458 00:47:05,429 --> 00:47:07,491 Ah, the tiger. 459 00:47:08,073 --> 00:47:10,201 Hello, Tiger. 460 00:47:10,862 --> 00:47:14,884 - Where are you going? - If not to school, then to the hospital. 461 00:47:15,661 --> 00:47:16,950 I'll drive you. 462 00:47:17,042 --> 00:47:18,959 No need, it's a short walk. 463 00:47:19,261 --> 00:47:20,335 Come on! 464 00:47:22,946 --> 00:47:24,591 What have you been up to? 465 00:47:24,787 --> 00:47:27,933 I'm at university and I work as a taxi driver to pay tuition fees. 466 00:47:29,634 --> 00:47:30,637 How do you feel? 467 00:47:31,194 --> 00:47:34,969 Apart from my kidneys, excellent! Enjoying every minute of my life. 468 00:47:35,031 --> 00:47:36,906 She's so worked up about never getting married. 469 00:47:36,948 --> 00:47:38,706 - Be quiet! - I told you... 470 00:47:39,037 --> 00:47:41,232 God wouldn't mind if you die a spinster. 471 00:47:41,398 --> 00:47:43,008 What a big mouth you have! Quiet! 472 00:47:43,159 --> 00:47:44,201 Am I lying? 473 00:47:44,271 --> 00:47:45,525 Marriage is not the issue, 474 00:47:45,573 --> 00:47:48,298 I just want to fall in love, what's wrong with that? 475 00:47:49,197 --> 00:47:51,248 Nothing. We're just talking. 476 00:47:52,983 --> 00:47:54,522 What say the doctors? 477 00:47:55,232 --> 00:47:57,279 For the time being, dialysis is the only option. 478 00:47:57,395 --> 00:48:00,971 But I might catch an infection at any moment and die. 479 00:48:01,051 --> 00:48:03,868 That's so depressing. Can we change the subject? 480 00:48:04,799 --> 00:48:06,999 Can you sing for us? 481 00:48:07,280 --> 00:48:08,836 - No. I can't. - Please. 482 00:48:09,030 --> 00:48:11,146 - No. I can't. - Please. 483 00:48:12,475 --> 00:48:14,277 - Amal, I can't. - Why? 484 00:48:15,235 --> 00:48:17,906 - You wouldn't understand. - Understand what? 485 00:48:19,472 --> 00:48:22,091 I understand that when you sing, I feel better. 486 00:48:26,182 --> 00:48:28,680 Just sing already! Do you think you're in the Opera House! 487 00:48:29,247 --> 00:48:31,179 If you don't I'll get out. 488 00:48:31,738 --> 00:48:33,257 Fine, fine... 489 00:50:00,957 --> 00:50:04,567 We may be surrounded by ugliness, but your voice is so beautiful. 490 00:50:04,993 --> 00:50:06,104 God bless it. 491 00:50:08,445 --> 00:50:09,825 The whole world should hear it. 492 00:50:16,289 --> 00:50:17,438 Here you go. 493 00:50:17,993 --> 00:50:20,239 No, this ride is on me. 494 00:50:21,008 --> 00:50:24,728 Wow, first class service as well. 495 00:50:26,148 --> 00:50:29,476 Ok, Tiger, goodbye. Don't disappear again. 496 00:50:29,640 --> 00:50:33,494 - My sister would like to see you more. - Or rather it's her who will want that. 497 00:50:33,931 --> 00:50:35,196 Be quiet! Go already! 498 00:50:35,316 --> 00:50:36,351 Bye Mohammed. 499 00:50:50,623 --> 00:50:52,027 Amal! Amal! 500 00:50:55,763 --> 00:50:58,196 Amal! I'm going to sing! 501 00:50:58,951 --> 00:51:00,607 I promise you I will. 502 00:51:08,480 --> 00:51:11,279 You almost killed me. Is this your way of apologizing? 503 00:51:11,640 --> 00:51:13,294 Ahmad, I have to go to Egypt. 504 00:51:13,440 --> 00:51:15,634 So you have to kill me first? 505 00:51:16,040 --> 00:51:19,278 The last day for the <i>Arab Idol</i> auditions is this weekend. 506 00:51:19,509 --> 00:51:20,509 I must be there. 507 00:51:20,566 --> 00:51:23,694 You know, people swim from Cuba to America to escape. 508 00:51:25,042 --> 00:51:30,134 - You can swim from here to Egypt. - Ahmad, stop joking! 509 00:51:30,398 --> 00:51:31,523 We have to get a visa. 510 00:51:32,138 --> 00:51:34,293 I think swimming would be easier. 511 00:51:48,242 --> 00:51:49,699 Omar! Omar! 512 00:51:52,423 --> 00:51:53,987 - Peace be upon you. - Hello. 513 00:51:54,168 --> 00:51:55,720 Peace be upon you too. 514 00:51:56,088 --> 00:51:57,583 Can we go for a walk? 515 00:51:58,676 --> 00:52:00,778 I need to participate in <i>Arab Idol</i> . 516 00:52:01,590 --> 00:52:04,928 We need your help to get a visa to Egypt. 517 00:52:05,365 --> 00:52:07,268 As you know, Rafah Crossing is closed 518 00:52:07,644 --> 00:52:13,321 and since you work there, you may help us to get an emergency visa? 519 00:52:13,500 --> 00:52:15,439 Sorry, I can't help. 520 00:52:15,913 --> 00:52:18,360 What you are doing is a great sin and I can't be a part in it. 521 00:52:19,315 --> 00:52:20,887 But we're your friends. 522 00:52:21,003 --> 00:52:23,384 My duty to God is much more important. 523 00:52:24,033 --> 00:52:25,720 What are we doing against God? 524 00:52:26,024 --> 00:52:28,206 Participating in such a program is sinful. 525 00:52:28,753 --> 00:52:31,648 They're using your misery to make the rich richer. 526 00:52:36,067 --> 00:52:39,694 He who tells you that God is against singing is a good friend. 527 00:52:40,735 --> 00:52:41,790 Keep him close. 528 00:52:43,780 --> 00:52:46,319 Mohammed, I'm doing this for your own sake! 529 00:52:47,012 --> 00:52:48,555 I'll never let you participate! 530 00:52:48,604 --> 00:52:51,760 These programs are made to distract us from our main goal! 531 00:53:54,457 --> 00:53:55,684 Peace be upon you. 532 00:53:58,485 --> 00:53:59,662 Do you remember me? 533 00:54:06,358 --> 00:54:10,706 You stole a lot of money from me years ago, and beat me up. 534 00:54:11,482 --> 00:54:17,662 I stole from so many people. The past is in the past. 535 00:54:17,890 --> 00:54:19,456 I'm not here for revenge. 536 00:54:21,301 --> 00:54:22,608 What else? 537 00:54:22,890 --> 00:54:25,591 I need an emergency visa to Egypt. 538 00:54:28,530 --> 00:54:32,747 Son, I don't do these things anymore. 539 00:54:35,388 --> 00:54:39,606 I saw death with my own eyes, my leg was the price I paid. 540 00:54:41,254 --> 00:54:42,979 My life is precious to me. 541 00:54:44,610 --> 00:54:46,556 My life is precious to me, too. 542 00:54:47,351 --> 00:54:49,304 I truly need this favour from you. 543 00:54:53,750 --> 00:54:55,039 You owe me. 544 00:55:28,145 --> 00:55:29,412 Why take this risk? 545 00:55:31,114 --> 00:55:33,028 Our voice must be heard. 546 00:55:33,367 --> 00:55:36,659 No one knows that we are refugees and not allowed to go home. 547 00:55:38,601 --> 00:55:41,457 - Good luck. - You need it more than I do. 548 00:55:44,362 --> 00:55:45,581 Are you going to win? 549 00:55:46,362 --> 00:55:47,512 It won't be easy. 550 00:55:48,800 --> 00:55:51,677 Don't worry. Just enjoy. 551 00:55:53,378 --> 00:55:55,021 Can you bring me a souvenir pyramid? 552 00:55:55,300 --> 00:55:57,256 I'll bring you a real one. 553 00:55:57,446 --> 00:55:58,446 With mummies? 554 00:55:59,300 --> 00:56:00,411 With mummies. 555 00:56:04,721 --> 00:56:08,033 Have a safe trip. 556 00:56:08,346 --> 00:56:11,139 Hot water and honey. Wait I'll put it in a bag. 557 00:56:14,648 --> 00:56:15,767 I'm sorry. 558 00:56:16,358 --> 00:56:17,623 It's ok. 559 00:56:18,760 --> 00:56:21,331 Whatever you do, just sing for the right cause 560 00:56:22,218 --> 00:56:23,786 and do it from the heart. 561 00:56:26,357 --> 00:56:29,960 And don't be afraid of being out of tune. Ok? 562 00:56:32,197 --> 00:56:33,582 Thank you Mr Kamal. 563 00:56:37,925 --> 00:56:39,113 Good bye. 564 00:56:43,492 --> 00:56:45,132 Be careful, Mohammed. 565 00:56:46,035 --> 00:56:47,462 May God be with you. 566 00:56:50,250 --> 00:56:51,530 Don't forget this. 567 00:56:52,601 --> 00:56:53,665 Goodbye Mother. 568 00:56:55,745 --> 00:56:59,202 God bless you and keep you safe. 569 00:57:04,652 --> 00:57:07,745 - Tell them to hurry up! - Come on, the road is clear. 570 00:57:09,754 --> 00:57:11,476 Let's go. Come on! 571 00:57:55,207 --> 00:57:57,203 You'll be in Egypt in ten minutes. 572 00:57:57,637 --> 00:57:59,888 And if not, we'll visit you in jail. 573 00:58:05,066 --> 00:58:06,089 What is he doing here? 574 00:58:06,378 --> 00:58:07,944 Didn't you say Omar is off today? 575 00:58:08,197 --> 00:58:10,630 I don't know, that's what they told me! 576 00:58:14,429 --> 00:58:15,502 Get out, get out. 577 00:58:41,353 --> 00:58:42,360 Get out of the car! 578 00:58:47,314 --> 00:58:48,320 Where is he? 579 00:58:52,378 --> 00:58:54,027 I know you're bringing him to the border. 580 00:58:54,120 --> 00:58:55,763 - So much for friendship. - Shut up. 581 00:59:13,746 --> 00:59:15,932 What is this? Do you take me for a fool? 582 00:59:40,440 --> 00:59:44,556 I'm here to meet my aunt. She went for an eye operation. 583 00:59:46,160 --> 00:59:47,379 Turn around. 584 00:59:54,548 --> 00:59:56,717 - I have an operation in two days. - Where? 585 00:59:57,161 --> 00:59:58,680 Al Shifa hospital in Cairo. 586 01:00:17,182 --> 01:00:18,182 Have a safe trip. 587 01:00:33,607 --> 01:00:35,587 - Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too. 588 01:00:55,282 --> 01:00:57,282 Is this real? 589 01:01:00,630 --> 01:01:02,292 No. It's forged. 590 01:01:03,560 --> 01:01:05,713 Do you know you'll end up in jail for this? 591 01:01:06,480 --> 01:01:10,162 - Officer, I really need to go to Cairo. - Why? 592 01:01:10,553 --> 01:01:13,352 - I'm going to a competition. - What competition? 593 01:01:14,087 --> 01:01:15,127 Qur'an recitation. 594 01:01:15,360 --> 01:01:16,384 Really? 595 01:01:18,189 --> 01:01:19,257 Recite something then. 596 01:01:49,947 --> 01:01:51,018 My God. 597 01:01:52,043 --> 01:01:54,400 You're amazing. God bless this voice. 598 01:02:00,600 --> 01:02:03,496 Good luck with the Egyptians. All the best. 599 01:02:04,254 --> 01:02:05,254 Hold on. 600 01:02:12,506 --> 01:02:13,574 Omar, please. 601 01:02:13,921 --> 01:02:15,454 You know this guy? 602 01:02:15,699 --> 01:02:17,063 His voice is amazing! 603 01:02:22,856 --> 01:02:23,932 At least for Nour... 604 01:02:26,886 --> 01:02:27,886 Omar. 605 01:02:28,201 --> 01:02:29,581 I have to get out of here. 606 01:02:38,242 --> 01:02:40,080 If you leave, I can't guarantee your return. 607 01:02:40,931 --> 01:02:42,689 It's not just up to me. 608 01:02:44,541 --> 01:02:46,838 Omar, I have no other choice. 609 01:02:53,076 --> 01:02:54,167 Wait! 610 01:02:58,914 --> 01:02:59,914 Thank you, Omar. 611 01:03:00,719 --> 01:03:02,322 I'll help you with the Egyptians. 612 01:03:02,685 --> 01:03:04,026 Thank you. 613 01:03:15,560 --> 01:03:19,973 WELCOME TO ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT 614 01:03:37,884 --> 01:03:40,781 CAIRO, EGYPT, 2012 615 01:03:43,004 --> 01:03:45,007 OPERA HOUSE 616 01:04:28,686 --> 01:04:31,190 - Excuse me, are the auditions here? - Yes. 617 01:04:31,331 --> 01:04:34,194 If your ticket is blue, stand in line, if it's yellow, come tomorrow. 618 01:04:35,053 --> 01:04:36,115 I have neither. 619 01:04:36,218 --> 01:04:37,415 Then come next year. 620 01:04:42,526 --> 01:04:43,897 They gave all the tickets away. 621 01:04:44,991 --> 01:04:46,522 But it said to be here at 6. 622 01:04:46,824 --> 01:04:48,798 People have been here at 6 for two days. 623 01:05:06,356 --> 01:05:12,263 <i>Attention, it you have a blue ticket, stand in line.</i> 624 01:05:12,516 --> 01:05:15,104 <i>And if you have a yellow ticket come back tomorrow.</i> 625 01:05:15,754 --> 01:05:20,762 <i>The tickets ran out, so if you don't have a ticket please don't wait here.</i> 626 01:05:24,369 --> 01:05:26,338 - You dropped this. - Thank you. 627 01:05:56,264 --> 01:05:57,415 Get down! 628 01:06:00,888 --> 01:06:02,315 One without a ticket. 629 01:06:06,123 --> 01:06:08,320 What are you doing? Get down! 630 01:06:09,302 --> 01:06:11,772 - <i>Where did he go?</i> - He went in from the second floor. 631 01:06:20,520 --> 01:06:23,300 - There on the second floor. - <i>I'm on the second floor.</i> 632 01:06:39,199 --> 01:06:40,233 <i>Over there, Ahmad!</i> 633 01:07:44,214 --> 01:07:45,304 Hey! Stop. 634 01:07:51,533 --> 01:07:52,630 Are you alright? 635 01:07:54,967 --> 01:07:56,078 Yes, why? 636 01:07:56,528 --> 01:08:00,286 I heard you singing in the bathroom. What an incredible voice. 637 01:08:00,834 --> 01:08:03,332 Well, in the bathroom all voices sound incredible. 638 01:08:03,856 --> 01:08:05,144 Where are you from? 639 01:08:06,425 --> 01:08:08,275 From Gaza, Palestine. 640 01:08:08,377 --> 01:08:10,456 No kidding! I'm also from Palestine. 641 01:08:10,600 --> 01:08:11,872 You too? 642 01:08:12,084 --> 01:08:14,576 I was born in Egypt, but I'm originally from Palestine. 643 01:08:14,740 --> 01:08:16,438 Are you here for <i>Arab Idol</i> ? 644 01:08:17,510 --> 01:08:19,085 Yeah, well no. I'm not participating. 645 01:08:19,315 --> 01:08:20,350 Why not? 646 01:08:20,581 --> 01:08:22,197 I failed to get a ticket. 647 01:08:32,232 --> 01:08:33,239 What is this? 648 01:08:33,559 --> 01:08:34,567 Take it. 649 01:08:35,619 --> 01:08:37,075 No. I can't. 650 01:08:37,440 --> 01:08:40,374 I'm here for the experience. I don't have a shot. 651 01:08:40,600 --> 01:08:43,252 But you have. Please take it. 652 01:08:48,239 --> 01:08:50,289 - I'll pay... - What are you doing? 653 01:08:50,953 --> 01:08:53,417 Don't even think about it. Take it. 654 01:08:54,636 --> 01:08:56,295 I'm grateful. 655 01:08:58,280 --> 01:08:59,303 I'm Ismael. 656 01:08:59,440 --> 01:09:01,006 - Mohammed Assaf. - Good luck, Mohammed. 657 01:09:01,093 --> 01:09:02,550 - Thanks a lot. - You're welcome. 658 01:09:16,646 --> 01:09:18,208 289. 659 01:09:18,996 --> 01:09:20,692 - 289! - Me. 660 01:09:20,924 --> 01:09:21,997 Follow me. 661 01:09:25,942 --> 01:09:27,015 Stand here please. 662 01:09:27,253 --> 01:09:29,871 - Where are you from? - Palestine. 663 01:09:32,547 --> 01:09:33,582 Ready. 664 01:09:35,572 --> 01:09:40,103 I want you to briefly introduce yourself. 665 01:09:40,494 --> 01:09:43,236 Should I look at you or at the camera? 666 01:09:43,941 --> 01:09:45,245 Whatever makes you comfortable. 667 01:09:45,943 --> 01:09:49,121 - I'll look at you. - Ok, great, go ahead. 668 01:09:49,842 --> 01:09:55,232 My name is Mohammed Assaf. I'm a singer from Gaza. 669 01:09:56,449 --> 01:09:57,449 Gaza? 670 01:09:58,288 --> 01:10:00,540 You're the only one to come from Gaza. 671 01:10:03,889 --> 01:10:06,458 How is the situation in Gaza? 672 01:10:07,226 --> 01:10:09,642 It depends. Are you recording this? 673 01:10:10,031 --> 01:10:11,547 Yes, we are. 674 01:10:11,863 --> 01:10:13,931 - Then I'll tell you later. - Ok. 675 01:10:14,709 --> 01:10:16,278 What would you like to sing? 676 01:10:17,622 --> 01:10:19,424 <i>Lama Bada Yatathanna.</i> 677 01:10:19,814 --> 01:10:21,809 You seem quite daring. Go ahead. 678 01:11:20,993 --> 01:11:23,910 So tell me... 679 01:11:31,890 --> 01:11:34,120 BEIRUT, LEBANON, 2012 680 01:13:41,520 --> 01:13:43,654 - Wait here. - Ok. 681 01:14:07,715 --> 01:14:09,172 - Ready? - What? 682 01:14:09,365 --> 01:14:10,783 - Are you ready? - Yes. 683 01:14:11,014 --> 01:14:12,740 - Are you afraid? - I'm fine. 684 01:14:12,817 --> 01:14:16,571 Now Rand is on stage, after her Kareem, and then it's your turn. 685 01:14:16,821 --> 01:14:20,182 - You're on in 20 minutes. - Ok. 686 01:14:20,259 --> 01:14:22,292 - Good luck. - Thank you. 687 01:14:39,747 --> 01:14:45,155 We won't take much of your time, a lot of anticipation and a lot of talent. 688 01:14:45,532 --> 01:14:49,162 Now please welcome, from Gaza, Palestine, 689 01:14:49,271 --> 01:14:50,781 Mohammed Assaf. 690 01:14:54,676 --> 01:14:56,593 He's on! He's on! He's on! 691 01:16:54,452 --> 01:16:56,868 Praise is to Palestine that gave birth to you. 692 01:16:57,241 --> 01:16:59,920 A true artist always overcomes the obstacles. 693 01:17:00,036 --> 01:17:03,005 You are rising and I hope you keep rising. 694 01:17:03,541 --> 01:17:05,491 WEEK 2 - You are a rocket! 695 01:17:05,863 --> 01:17:07,937 I see <i>Arab Idol</i> in front of me. 696 01:17:08,053 --> 01:17:09,539 WEEK 3 - And I see a star. 697 01:17:09,628 --> 01:17:12,070 Your voice is reaching far and wide. 698 01:17:12,250 --> 01:17:14,644 WEEK 4 - You gave hope to many people. 699 01:17:14,769 --> 01:17:17,144 This is a huge responsibility, so guard it well. 700 01:17:17,222 --> 01:17:19,139 WEEK 5 - Stardom awaits you. 701 01:17:19,217 --> 01:17:21,863 - A rocket. - A rocket, a rocket, a rocket. 702 01:17:21,926 --> 01:17:23,160 WEEK 6 703 01:17:23,281 --> 01:17:27,052 Many future talents will try to be like you. 704 01:17:27,232 --> 01:17:29,281 WEEK 7 - You're on the way to stardom and success 705 01:17:29,323 --> 01:17:30,851 and nothing can stop you. 706 01:17:31,018 --> 01:17:34,483 Bravo, bravo, bravo... 707 01:17:47,520 --> 01:17:48,785 Mum, dearest! 708 01:17:50,123 --> 01:17:53,490 I'm fine. I just wanted to check up on you. 709 01:17:56,075 --> 01:17:59,680 I hope it goes by quickly. Sometimes, I can't sleep. 710 01:17:59,966 --> 01:18:02,048 I know you're under a lot of pressure. 711 01:18:02,220 --> 01:18:05,440 People are so thrilled for you! Don't forget that I'm your first fan. 712 01:18:05,826 --> 01:18:07,994 I feel it's a huge responsibility. 713 01:18:08,158 --> 01:18:11,963 There is nothing harder than being a refugee in Gaza, living under siege. 714 01:18:12,196 --> 01:18:13,461 You can do it, Son. 715 01:18:26,086 --> 01:18:28,577 Mohammed Assaf! Mohammed Assaf! 716 01:18:29,428 --> 01:18:31,749 In your opinion, how would your participation in <i>Arab Idol</i> 717 01:18:31,797 --> 01:18:33,829 help the Palestinian cause? 718 01:18:33,945 --> 01:18:36,975 One of the judges called you "The Gaza rocket". 719 01:18:37,052 --> 01:18:38,840 Could your voice solve the issue 720 01:18:39,044 --> 01:18:41,655 that couldn't be solved by armed or political interventions? 721 01:18:44,737 --> 01:18:47,611 I just want my voice and that of my people to be heard. 722 01:18:47,760 --> 01:18:50,760 If you don't win, will you be able to go back to Gaza? 723 01:18:52,435 --> 01:18:55,691 - Gaza is my home and it will always be. - He is truly amazing. 724 01:18:55,777 --> 01:18:57,454 And what do you think of Mohammed Assaf? 725 01:18:57,672 --> 01:18:59,219 He is very talented. 726 01:19:07,345 --> 01:19:11,314 <i>Once a wedding singer, now a symbol of Palestinian liberty.</i> 727 01:19:11,591 --> 01:19:13,042 <i>Crowds have taken to the streets</i> 728 01:19:13,090 --> 01:19:14,977 <i>in the West Bank and Gaza Strip this weekend,</i> 729 01:19:15,026 --> 01:19:18,859 <i>not this time to protest but to celebrate a young singing star.</i> 730 01:19:19,127 --> 01:19:22,889 <i>At a time when the Middle East is so concerned with conflict growing</i> 731 01:19:22,932 --> 01:19:24,741 <i>and sectarianism increasing,</i> 732 01:19:24,911 --> 01:19:27,174 <i>this show has done the near impossible:</i> 733 01:19:27,309 --> 01:19:29,857 <i>it's given the region something to smile about.</i> 734 01:19:30,106 --> 01:19:31,717 <i>Mohammed Assaf united us!</i> 735 01:19:31,965 --> 01:19:35,848 <i>At least he made us proud as a Palestinian nation.</i> 736 01:19:36,244 --> 01:19:38,859 <i>He brought pride to the Arab world.</i> 737 01:19:39,121 --> 01:19:43,110 <i>Palestine sounds prettier through Mohammed Assaf's voice.</i> 738 01:19:43,845 --> 01:19:45,485 <i>Our history is full of disasters.</i> 739 01:19:45,617 --> 01:19:48,051 <i>This is the first time we rejoice and hope for victory.</i> 740 01:20:29,797 --> 01:20:32,903 Where is Mohammed? He's late. His rehearsal is in ten minutes! 741 01:20:38,500 --> 01:20:39,540 Where is Mohammed? 742 01:20:40,237 --> 01:20:41,411 Not here yet. 743 01:20:41,566 --> 01:20:43,223 Nobody called him? 744 01:20:43,300 --> 01:20:45,640 - We did, he is not answering. - Great. 745 01:20:46,000 --> 01:20:47,941 I know I'm in charge but what should I do? 746 01:20:49,515 --> 01:20:52,730 Mohammed? Mohammed! 747 01:20:53,351 --> 01:20:54,991 Can you open the door please? 748 01:20:57,571 --> 01:20:58,720 Mohammed! 749 01:21:00,581 --> 01:21:01,642 Mohammed, what happened? 750 01:21:01,868 --> 01:21:03,095 Can you hear me? 751 01:21:19,399 --> 01:21:21,569 Calm down. I'll call you back. 752 01:21:22,429 --> 01:21:24,683 Can he perform tonight? 753 01:21:24,813 --> 01:21:25,834 Impossible. 754 01:21:25,992 --> 01:21:27,876 He is over strained, his heart is not coping. 755 01:21:28,046 --> 01:21:29,354 We gave him a tranquilizer. 756 01:21:30,754 --> 01:21:32,287 What is it? 757 01:21:32,403 --> 01:21:33,506 A panic attack. 758 01:21:33,708 --> 01:21:35,126 What could be the reason? 759 01:21:35,242 --> 01:21:36,430 Probably fear. 760 01:21:44,172 --> 01:21:47,847 The moment I saw you in Cairo, I knew you had a big story behind you. 761 01:21:48,822 --> 01:21:51,302 But you are more than that, you are a great singer. 762 01:21:56,878 --> 01:21:57,920 What are you afraid of? 763 01:22:03,323 --> 01:22:05,393 You have to win. 764 01:22:07,016 --> 01:22:08,109 Do you hear me? 765 01:22:09,729 --> 01:22:11,531 I'm nothing more than a singer. 766 01:22:12,805 --> 01:22:15,853 The world expects more from this voice than it can give. 767 01:22:22,240 --> 01:22:23,275 Enough for today. 768 01:22:24,453 --> 01:22:26,372 Have a rest and tomorrow is a new day. 769 01:22:38,040 --> 01:22:39,459 <i>...in today's</i> Arab Idol <i>show.</i> 770 01:22:39,536 --> 01:22:41,990 <i>Sources claim that he is under a lot of pressure</i> 771 01:22:42,280 --> 01:22:43,621 <i>which triggered a panic attack.</i> 772 01:22:43,920 --> 01:22:46,671 <i>This rising star has overcome all difficulties,</i> 773 01:22:46,748 --> 01:22:48,243 <i>and succeeded within a few weeks</i> 774 01:22:48,359 --> 01:22:50,660 <i>to charm the Arab public with his tender voice</i> 775 01:22:50,738 --> 01:22:55,647 <i>and endearing presence, becoming a symbol of perseverance...</i> 776 01:22:57,643 --> 01:23:00,539 Don't worry about me, but you have to stay. 777 01:23:00,942 --> 01:23:03,972 My life is no longer mine. A lot of people are depending on it. 778 01:23:04,049 --> 01:23:05,629 I can't take it anymore. 779 01:23:06,313 --> 01:23:07,313 Mohammed... 780 01:23:08,310 --> 01:23:10,748 when you sing, you give hope to millions. 781 01:23:12,259 --> 01:23:13,888 At least you make me happy. 782 01:23:14,445 --> 01:23:15,595 Really? 783 01:23:19,240 --> 01:23:20,358 Amal. 784 01:23:21,504 --> 01:23:23,095 Are you crying? 785 01:23:25,012 --> 01:23:26,012 No. 786 01:23:26,846 --> 01:23:29,635 You promised me that you would let our voice be heard. 787 01:23:32,705 --> 01:23:34,354 So do it, Mohammed. Do it. 788 01:24:12,754 --> 01:24:15,351 One? I'm the one who will count to one! 789 01:24:18,698 --> 01:24:20,920 You can achieve much more. 790 01:27:12,130 --> 01:27:14,949 - Mohammed, hurry up. - Ok! Ok! 791 01:27:15,069 --> 01:27:17,235 The results are in five minutes. 792 01:27:28,208 --> 01:27:34,383 <i>Tonight, only three out of thousands of auditions made it this far.</i> 793 01:27:34,767 --> 01:27:37,772 <i>They are only one step away from the finish line!</i> 794 01:28:19,728 --> 01:28:22,451 Only one of the three contestants 795 01:28:23,009 --> 01:28:25,068 received the most votes 796 01:28:25,200 --> 01:28:29,163 and will be the star of <i>Arab Idol</i> . 797 01:28:40,059 --> 01:28:41,767 Mohammed Assaf! 798 01:30:01,316 --> 01:30:04,745 Mohammed Assaf's victory was watched by millions of viewers across the Arab world. 799 01:30:04,794 --> 01:30:07,349 After winning, Mohammed was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador 800 01:30:07,398 --> 01:30:09,454 by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, 801 01:30:09,503 --> 01:30:11,310 the first ever in their six decades history. 802 01:30:11,359 --> 01:30:13,583 Mohammed was granted a Diplomatic Passport. 803 01:30:13,632 --> 01:30:15,971 He now travels freely around the world, 804 01:30:16,020 --> 01:30:17,562 playing in front of adoring fans 805 01:30:17,609 --> 01:30:20,285 but he still needs special permission to travel in and out of Gaza. 805 01:30:21,305 --> 01:31:21,474