All language subtitles for The Idol (Ya Tayr El Tayer) (Palestina 2015) Biografico, Drammatico

inspired by a true story
some events are fictitious

Gaza, Palestine, 2005

- Give.
- Let go of me. We won?

- Ahmad, throw it.
- Give us the money.

Give us the money.

- We are pursued.
- In your room.

When does it stop?

When will you behave like
a girl of your age?

Never, if I can't participate? Nothing.

You have an answer, everything, little insolent.

If you were not so good at school,
I'll break your legs.

And you, the nose in the books.

And don't you dare to put your nose outside.

- Take those ten shekels.
- Okay.

337 shekels.

Go make noise elsewhere.
Sing when people die.

What did we do wrong?
We are soaked.

Sneak away.

I do not like what we do.

We need real instruments.

What are you talking about ?
It will take another five years.

You dream. You want to create a group
with real instruments?

Gaza? Now ? You're crazy.

No. When we want we can.

On which TV channel did you hear that?

You want to be at the Cairo Opera, right?

You are aiming too high.
You will end up being disappointed.

We can't play just
to have fun ?

I may have an idea.

- Come on, Ahmad. Push.
- God is good.

Take our delicious food.
Taste the fish of Gaza.

Come on, try our fish.

Give me this red.

The fish is a king's meal.

- Come and taste our fish.
- That one?

Sir, you have not paid?

- Guys, he did not pay?
- How?

Come here.

Come, naughty ...

Omar, you take this path,
Ahmad, that one? and me this one.

A shekel for the fish.

We need musical instruments.

- What?
- Musical instruments.

Do you see here?

- Who sent you?
- Abul'Abed.

- Abul'Abed?
- Yes, him.

- How much do you have ?
- 473 shekels

I don't know what I can give
you for 473 shekels. So...

One microphone, two speakers,
a guitar.

Who plays the guitar?

- Me.
- Oh yes ? Guitar ?

A six-piece Yamaha battery.
Something to start ...

- They were used?
- Of course.

All second hand?

Listen.

With this money you do not buy
not even a rope in a flea market.

Hold it.

I warn you, it's going to be bad
if anyone learns you were here.

We will keep your secret.

- You're a boy or a girl ?
- Girl.

A blind man went to fetch his brother
at the crossroads...

he kissed the bag and carried his brother.

News from the smuggler?

- Not yet.
- It's been weeks.

We have to act.

He could have transited
an entire orchestra meanwhile.

Come.

What are you doing here ?

Have I told you not to come here?
You want to make me killed?.

Death?
First our consignment, our musical instruments.

Listen, you. I am not joking.

Do not show up here anymore.
When I have the stuff, I contact you.

But soon, otherwise we'll come back.
And you will not like that.

I count up to one, not three.
Get out of here.

Do you want to count to one?

- I'm going to count?
- Get the hell out of here.

He could have killed us.

- He has the right to rob us?
- You have to be smart.

How do you think you solve that?

You decided to give him the money.

Support me instead of blame me, coward.

Me, a coward, boy?
You should be at home.

- Me, a boy?
- Yes.

Calm down. Shut up.

It's your sister and you have to respect her.

Do not worry. I'm going to talk to him.

Okay ?

I am not a coward.

You speak.

Did you take quality stuff?

This time I chose them myself.

Do not worry, buddy.

That was all.

Sorry for this afternoon.

I know you have the money.

Give it back and we do not talk about it anymore.

It's not a lot for you.

But for us that's all.

Come on, so that's okay?

Here are your 473 shekels.

Slowly.

That's enough.

If you come back, I'll bury you here.

Who did that to you?
I will kill him ...

- and any other who touches you.
- Come on ...

Thank God they are only blues.

- Nothing serious, doctor?
- No. Fortunately he's fine.

Who did that ? Where have you been?

Do not worry,
one day we will leave here.

I promise you.

And we will play in Cairo.

I know.

You cry ?

Do not worry, darling.

Everything will be alright.

We will succeed.

Say it with me: We will succeed
and we will change the world.

Stop.

- Say it, say it.
- Stop.

- Say it, say it.
- You hurt me.

So say it: We will succeed
and we will change the world.

We will succeed and we
will change the world.

- I can't hear you.
- We will succeed and we will change ...

- stronger, stronger.
- We'll succeed ...

I know how to gain some money.

But you must help me.

Will we all finish at the hospital?

I'm serious.

That God bless your voice, Mohammed.

God bless you.

Thank you.

- Hi, Abu-Wassim.
- Hi, uncle.

Goodbye, uncle.
Come on guys, push.

He will surely help us.

No. I said no.

I don't want you to sing at weddings.
What will people say?

Neither do I. We must sing
only on the national stages.

It's just temporary, mom.
We must develop.

Singing at weddings is vey useful.

How fine words! Say something, you!

I agree with your mother ...

but you are good
and I do not want to block you.

What do you say, Samiah?

I do not know.

- It's a girl ?
- Nobody will notice.

I notice it.
Children, already, but girls?

What do you think about your party?

It's just a wedding.
I do not care if I play it or not.

It's been a while since we train.

Come on, this is what is available.

We can do better.
You can do better.

Who says I want to do better?

Why are you scared?
You have a good voice.

I am not afraid.

Come on, we must not do it.

You must pay us more.

We have already done a lot of weddings.

She will be at the back, no one will see.

If they see a girl, I'll be cooked.

If you want a real group,
you have to pay dearly.

For us, a fraction, be happy.

Kids singing at your wedding?

Shut up!

Nour, Nour Get up.

Nour, what happen to you?
Get up.

The test shows kidney failure.

We can do two things.

Weekly dialysis
where one filters one's blood.

Or you buy another kidney.

How much will it cost?

$ 15,000 plus costs of
hospitalization and operation.

But such a sum
we can't gather.

Is there another way?

Find a compatible donor
who wants to give a kidney.

I do it.

I give her my kidney.

He must have the same blood group.

For now we start with dialysis.

I hope she will recover quickly.

Thank you Doctor.

I'm not dead yet, mom.

And that will not happen either.

Why so sad?
It is only a rinse of the kidney.

- You will never get married.
- All the better.

I rather clean the kidney than the house.

The visits are over.

- Goodbye dear. Take care of yourself.
- OK.

Omar?

- I forgot to give you that.
- What's this ?

I did it for you.

So what ?

You do not have to worry.

I am here for you.

I already told you 1,000 times
that you must forget me.

I do not have time for your bullshit.

This is not bullshit.
Why are you so mean?

It never came to your mind
that maybe I do not like you?

Take it.

Do you really want to never get married?

It will not help us to move forward.

How did you catch this disease?

A question of luck.

If you were a Swedish child,
you probably would not have caught it.

Frustration is to blame.

But the illness will not stop me from playing.

Come on, think about your health?

Quick. It's not a birthday party.

Are you waiting for dialysis?

What else are people waiting for here?

Are you alone here? Where is your mother?

My sister is waiting downstairs.

She cannot bear
the smell of hospitals.

Or she can't bear your insolence?

- I hope she'll be better.
- Thank you, we're leaving.

Slowly.

Good recovery, Amal.

Good recovery, darling.

- Where are your parents?
- In front of the door.

Do not worry. I have a job.

- What job?
- At WacDonalds.

WacDonalds? Gaza?

They opened one At Al Arish, in Egypt.

They deliver through the tunnels, thanks to me.

You are crazy ? It will cause your death.

You must see the tips which I receive
when I deliver hot meals.

We must also continue playing at marriages.
We need every shekel.

I can't continue playing.
I leave the group.

What? Why ?

I do not see any future.

But we make money, right?

But this is not a guarantee
for another life on earth.

I want to make sure for later
a place in paradise.

What are you talking about ?
What a pious speech.

- So what ?
- Are you leaving the band for that?

Music is an instrument of the devil.

Are we his disciples?
We are good people.

The devil is someone good too?

I can't hear that.

Stop. An octave higher, I said.
Try.

- You do not try.
- It sounds wrong.

A good singer does not care
to sing wrong.

No, you are on the right track.

You think I'm stupid?

Nour?

I do not know what else to do.

Why are you singing, Mohammed?

I want to help Nour.

Singing has its own reasons.

I do not understand.

Your voice must blend
with your passion and your soul.

These things can contribute
a new kidney for my sister?

Do not forget that your dreams matter.

Okay ?

Sometimes it's the only thing we have.

Al Arish, Egypt

tunnel between Egypt and Gaza

- It's your CD?
- Yes.

Put it down there. A moment...

Keep the change.

It's a hospital, not a playground.

What is so funny here?

- Stop.
- It begins.

The winner is...

Rami Suleiman.

- Oh no.
- My favorites always lose.

Vote for the one you do not like.
like that, your favorite will win.

You're crazy.

You deserve to be there?

The group is not moving forward.

You do not need the group.
You are better than us all.

You drive me crazy.

Stop them.

Quickly, to the car.

Well played? Omar.

You have proved yourself.

Nour?

What is it ?

Sorry, his blood type
is different from that of his sister.

What to do ? Will it last a long time?

The only option is
to buy a new kidney.

Hope for the best.

- I hope she will recover.
- Thank you.

- Is it a house or an airport?
- Do not make fun of us.

Hello young man.

How is it going ?

- Sorry for the delay.
- No problem.

Sit.

- Are you alright my friend ?
- Yes.

- Every day you look better.
- What can I do for you ?

As I said, he has this talent.

His voice exceeds all expectations.

You know to what point culture is
important in our society?

- Sure.
- And for our international image.

Thanks to him one can dream again.

- How much does it need?
- $ 15,000

What will I get in return?

A contract entitling you to everything
I earn with my voice.

You can't talk to him like that.

- We are in a hurry.
- Do not do it that way.

He must first hear your voice
and believe in you.

After that, you ask for money.

If things are going well, a little more.
Where to find someone like him?

Why am I always after you?

Hello. welcome.
You didn't sleep well?

- I'm fed up.
- Fed up of what?

- Life.
- What?

Do not say that. You are still young.

Look at my brother. It's not easy for him.

Yet he is determined.
and he has a golden voice.

Do not listen to her.

He has a golden voice
and he looks like a tiger.

- A tiger ?
- This nickname suits you.

- Tiger.
- Come on, Tiger, sing for us.

I don't have the desire.

- It comes when you sing.
- Not always.

Come on, Tiger. I have to beg you?

Do not give up, Nour.

Do not give up.

I'll make sure you have a kidney.

I promise you.

Do not give up.

We will play in Cairo.

We will overcome all that.

Say it. We will succeed
and we will change the world.

Say it: We will succeed
and we will change the world.

Say it: We will succeed
and we will change the world.

We will succeed ...

Say it. We will succeed
and we will change the world.

Say it ... We will succeed
and we will change the world.

We will succeed ...

Do not take her away.

Bye darling.

Gaza, Palestine, 2012

I confirm: the situation in Gaza ...

is disastrous
in every sense of the word.

Why are you taking this road?
It's a detour.

If I go through the city,
it will cost more.

Consult your client and respect him.

It's not good. Shame on you.

Welcome.
Welcome, Mohammed.

- It's okay ?
- Yes.

- And your parents ?
- As well.

Good.

Can you arrange such
that I enter Palestina Idol?

It's difficult. You have to go to Ramallah,
but you do not have the right.

I have to leave this place
before it kills me.

But you still have to train.

Tell me what I should do.
to be able to leave this place.

Are you calling Ahmad or should I do it?

I'm glad we're reunited.

This is Ali.

- How are you ?
- Good.

Hi, Ahmad.

- I am Ali Kushk.
- Mohammed Assaf.

- Are we ready?
- No, there was a power failure?

- We have a generator?
- No.

Wait, I'll find something.

- How can I sing without power?
- I'm calling Israel to fix that?

It's live.
Ten minutes and it's for us.

- Where is the current?
- Calm down.

Mohammed.

- Do you have a generator?
- Yes.

- It works ?
- Take that.

- Light it.
- Pull.

- Do it yourself.
- Hold on.

You have to pull.

Stop.

Stand up.

Get here.

Hold it here!

Our next participant
from Gaza could not pass ...

Israeli checkpoints
to be here at Ramallah.

Fortunately we were able to break
the siege via Skype.

Thank you, God for technology.

Now our singer from Gaza.

Move the microphone.

Mohammed Assaf, do you hear me?

Introduce yourself
and say what you are going to sing.

Excuse me, could you repeat?

Fire, fire.

Run.

I hope Gaza withstands the Israeli aggression.

May God protect them. We will be back.

What rotten world. I'm giving up.
I do not want to sing anymore.

What does it have to do with singing?

Because it's rotten here.

Just like your music and you.

Whore.
The current, it was my fault?

If you had taken a better generator.

Why didn't you do it?

Silly tasks are for idiots.

Stop. That's enough.

- Enough. What are you doing?
- Get out of the way.

What are you doing ?

Who do you think you are?

We do our best for you.

Appreicate that or fuck off.

Now it's your chance ...

to become the next Arab Idol.

The last auditions will take place
Saturday at 6 pm at the Marriott in Cairo.

My darling, to succeed,
we must also be able to lose.

You are still young.

Do not be afraid to make mistakes.

I do not make mistakes.

Oh no, that's right.

Me, yes. My mistake is
to try to talk to you.

Hello.

What are plumbers
and the doctors have in common?

They bury their mistakes.

Really ?
You should do stand-up, you.

After participating in Palestina Idol?

I created a Facebook page:
A boy, a generator and a donkey.

I have more than 23 followers.

- Serious?
- Yes, 23. You do not believe me?

- I believe you.
- You seem unconvinced.

- Look at yourself.
- Let's see.

Amal Saker posts: "Where are you, Tiger?"

- Some salad ?
- Yes, willingly.

- Five shekels and your cell phone.
- Thank you.

Amal?

Hello. It has been a long time. It's okay ?

Mohammed.

My God, how you grew up.

You too, thank God.

I saw you at the television.

Hiba, here's the boy
whom I told you about a long time ago.

- Boy?
- He is a young man now.

- Don't you remember? I told you before
- No. I don't remember

The Tiger.

Oh, the tiger.

Hi, Tiger.

- Where are you going?
- to school and then to the hospital.

I'll take you there.

No need.
It's not far away.

Go.

What have you become?

I study, drive a taxi
to pay the college.

How do you feel ?

except for my kidneys, very good.
I enjoy every minute.

She is afraid of never getting married.

- Shut up.
- I told you.

to God, it does not matter to him
if you die old girl.

- Shut your big mouth.
- I lie ?

It's not about getting married.
I want to fall in love.

What is wrong inside?

Nothing. We speak, that's all.

What do doctors say?

For now dialysis
is the only choice.

But I can catch an infection
and die.

Pretty depressing.
Let's change the subject ?

Do you want to sing us something?

- No I can't.
- Come on?

- No I can't.
- Come on.

- Amal, I can't.
- Why not ?

- You would not understand.
- What?

I feel better when you sing.

Sing, it's good.
You're not at the Opera.

Otherwise I get off.

Okay.

Even if we are surrounded by ugliness,
your voice is beautiful.

God bless your voice.

The whole world should hear it.

- Here.
- No, the trip is on me.

Wow, 1st class service moreover.

OK, Tiger. Goodbye.
Do not disappear, huh?

- My sister would like to see you more.
- She speaks for herself.

- Shut up. Go.
- Bye, Mohammed.

Amal, I will sing.

I promise you.

You almost crashed me.
It's your way of excusing yourself?

Ahmad, I have to go to Egypt.

And then you have to kill me first?

For the last auditions of Arab Idol.
I have to go.

You know there are people swimming
from Cuba to the United States to flee?

- You can swim from here to Egypt.
- Don't joke, Ahmad.

We need a visa.

It would be easier to swim.

Omar.

- Peace be with you.
- Likewise.

Can we walk a little?

I have to participate in Arab Idol.

We need your help
to obtain a visa for Egypt.

The Rafah crossing is closed?
but you, you work there.

Can you arrange for us an emergency visa?

Sorry but I can't do anything.

What you are doing is a sin
and I do not want to participate.

But we are friends.

My duty to God is more important.

What is being done against the will of God?

Participate in this show is a sin.

They take advantage of your misery
to enrich the rich.

Whoever tells you that God is against
singing is a good friend.

Hold him tight.

I do it for your own good.
I will never let you participate.

These emissions are diverting us
from our main goal.

Peace be with you.

Do you remember me ?

A long time ago you stole money from me
and you beat me up?

I stole so many people.

But it's the past?

I do not come to avenge myself.

Then what ?

I need an emergency visa
for Egypt.

I do not do that stuff anymore.

I almost died.
My leg has been the price to pay.

My life is dear to me.

Mine is dear to me too.

You must give me this service.

You owe it to me.

Why are you taking this risk?

One must hear our voices.

Nobody knows we are refugees
and we can't return.

- Good luck.
- You need more than me.

- You will win ?
- It will not be easy.

Do not worry. Enjoy.

I will have a pyramid as a souvenir?

- I'll give you a real one.
- With mummies?

With mummies.

Have a nice trip.

Hot water and honey.
Wait, I put that in a pocket.

- Sorry
- It's nothing.

Whatever you do,
sing for the good cause ...

and sing with your heart.

And do not be afraid to sing wrong.

Thank you, Mr. Kamal.

Goodbye.

Be careful, Mohammed.

God is with you.

- Do not forget.
- Goodbye Mom.

God bless you and protect you.

- Let's hurry.
- The road is free?

Come. We leave.

In ten minutes you will be in Egypt.

Otherwise we will come to see you in jail.

What is he doing here?

Omar was in leave today, right?

I do not know.
That's what they said.

Get off.

Get off the car.

Where is Assaf?

I know that you are helping
him to escape.

- You are real good friend.
- Shut up.

And that? You think I'm stupid?

I come to wait for my aunt.
She underwent surgery on the eye.

Turn around.

- I will be operating in two days.
- Where?

Al Shifa Hospital in Cairo.

Have a nice trip.

- Peace be with you.
- Likewise.

Is it a real one?

No, it's false.

You know we can stop you?

- I really have to go to Cairo.
- Why ?

- I'm going to a competition.
- What kind?

- Recite the Koran.
- Seriously?

Recite me something.

My God.

Fantastic. God bless your voice.

Good luck with the Egyptians.
Good luck.

Hold on.

Omar, please.

Do you know this boy?

He has a fantastic voice.

Do it at least for Nour.

Omar, I have to leave here.

So I can't guarantee your return.

It does not depend on me. You know.

Omar, I have no other choice.

Hold on.

Thank you, Omar.

- I help you with the Egyptians.
- Thank you.

Cairo, Egypt, 2012

- Excuse me, the auditions, is it here?
- Yes.

Blue ticket, stand in line,
yellow ticket, come back tomorrow.

I have neither one nor the other.

Come back next year.

All tickets were given.

You had to be here at 6 pm, it was written.

It's been two days they're here.

Attention. Whoever has a blue ticket,
can queue up.

Whoever has a yellow ticket,
can come back tomorrow.

All tickets are given out.
If you do not have one, return next year, thank you.

- You dropped that.
- Thank you.

Get down.

Someone without a ticket.

What are you doing there? Get down.

- Where did he go?
- On the second floor.

- He's there'
- There on the second floor.

- I don't see him.
- He should be there.

Hold on.

It's okay ?

- Yes why ?
- I heard you singing in the toilet.

What a fantastic voice.

In the toilets we all sing well.

Where are you from??

From Gaza, Palestine.

Really ?
I am also from Palestine.

You too ?

I am born in Egypt,
but I come from Palestine.

Are you here for Arab Idol?

- No, I cannot participate.
- Why not ?

I could not get a ticket. I was late.

- What's this?
- Take this.

No I can't.

I am here for the experience.
I have no chance.

But you, yes. Here, take it.

- I pay you ...
- What are you doing ?

No way. Take it.

I'm grateful.

- I am Ishmael.
- Mohammed Assaf.

- Good luck.
- Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

289?

- 289?
- It's me.

Follow me.

Stand there.

- Where are you from?
- From Palestine.

Ready?

Please introduce yourself briefly.

I look at you or the camera?

Whatever you want.

- Then I look at you.
- Good. Go ahead.

I am Mohammed Assaf.
I am a singer from Gaza.

Gaza?

You are the sole participant from Gaza.

How is the situation there?

It depends.
It's recorded?

Yes.

- I'll tell you later.
- Okay.

What are you singing?

Lama bada yatathanna.

You have some nerve. Go ahead.

So, how is it going?

Beirut, Lebanon, 2012

- Wait here.
- Okay.

- Ready?
- How?

- You are ready ?
- Yes.

- You are afraid ?
- It's okay.

Now it's Rand,
after her, it's Kareem, and then you.

- you in 20 minutes.
- Okay.

- Good luck.
- Thank you.

We don't waste time. there are so many talents to be
admired. Now welcome the sole participant from Gaza.

Applaud him.

From Gaza, Palestine: Mohammed Assaf.

It's his turn. I can't believe.

Praise Palestine for giving you life.

A true artist overcomes obstacles.

You progress.
Let's hope that continues.

You are a rocket.

I see an Arab idol in front of me.

And I see a star.

Your voice carries far.

You gave hope to a lot of people.

A big responsibility.

- Take care of it.
- You will be a star.

- A rocket.
- A rocket, a rocket.

Many future talents
take you as an example.

Nothing will stop you on your way
to glory and success.

Hello, dear mother.

I'm fine. I just wanted to know
how you are.

I hope it will be over soon.
Sometimes I can't sleep.

I know you're under pressure.

Everyone is happy for you
but me, I was your first fan.

It's a heavy responsibility for me.

Nothing is harder than being
a refugee in Gaza under siege.

You can do it.

Mohammed Assaf.

How do you support, by participating
in Arab Idol, the Palestinian cause?

The jury calls you "the rocket of Gaza".

Can your voice resolve
what the armed intervention can't?

I only want people to hear
my voice and that of my people.

If you do not win,
can you still go back to Gaza?

- Gaza will remain my home.
- He's cool.

What do you think of Mohammad Assaf?

He is very sweet?

Formerly a singer of weddings,
now a symbol of Palestinian unity.

The people went down the street
in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

This time not to manifest,
but to cheer a young singer.

In the midst of growing conflicts ...

and sectarianism in the Middle East,
the impossible has happened.

The region has something to smile about again.

Mohammed Assaf united us together.

Thanks to him,
we are proud to be Palestinian.

It makes the Arab world proud.

Palestine sounds better in the ear
when Mohammed Assaf sings.

Our history is full of disasters.

For the first time we dare to hope
a victory.

Mohammed is late.
He must rehearse in 10 minutes.

- Where is Mohammed?
- Not here yet.

Nobody called him?

- He does not answer.
- So what?

I am going to his room.

Open the door, please.

What happened? You hear me?

Don't worry, I keep you updated.

- Doctor, can he sing tonight?
- Impossible.

He is too stressful.
I gave him a sedative.

- What's wrong?
- A panic attack.

- why?
- Maybe anxiety.

In Cairo, I immediately noticed
that you were carrying a story with you.

But you're particularly a great singer.

What are you afraid of ?

You must win.

You hear me ?

I'm just a singer.

The world is waiting for more from my voice
than it can give.

It's enough for today. Take some care.
Tomorrow is another day.

... today in Arab Idol.

He would be under high pressure
which caused a panic attack.

The rising star has recovered.

In a few weeks, he seduced
the Arab public, with his voice ...

with his warm personality.
He is the symbol of perseverance ...

Do not worry about me.
You have to stay there.

My life is not mine anymore.
A lot of people depend a lot on it.

I can't stand it anymore.

Mohammed, when you sing,
you make millions of people hope.

In any case you make me happy.

Really ?

Amal?

You cry ?

No.

You promised me
that you would make your voice heard.

Do it, Mohammed.

One ? I will count to one.

You can achieve a lot more.

- Mohammed, hurry up.
- OK, OK.

The results are in five minutes.

Only three of the thousands
of people who have passed an audition ...

have arrived here.

They are only a step way
from the finish line.

Only one of these three participants ...

got the most votes ...

and will be the star of Arab Idol.

Mohammed Assaf.

Millions of spectators in the
Arab world saw the victory of Assaf.

He was the 1st "Goodwill Ambassador"
of UNRWA of the UN.

He obtained a diplomatic passport.
He travels the world to sing to his admirers.

but he still has to apply for special
permission to enter or to leave Gaza.