The company have invested in the film’s post-production ahead of its premiere in Toronto.

The Idol

Image Nation Abu Dhabi has come aboard Hany Abu-Assad’s The Idol ahead of the film’s premiere at Toronto International Film Festival on Sept 11 in the Special Presentations programme.

The film tells the true story of Mohammad Assaf, a wedding singer from Gaza who became a worldwide sensation after winning the live-singing competition Arab Idol.

Seville International is handling rights outside of the Middle East and has already closed deals in 20 territories.

Image Nation are also screening Davis Guggenheim’s documentary He Named Me Malala in Toronto.