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The Idol (other)
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The Idol may refer to: * ''The Idol'' (1923 film), a Polish film * ''The Idol'' (1948 film), a French drama film directed by Alexander Esway * ''The Idol'' (1952 film), an Argentine film directed by Pierre Chenal * ''The Idol'' (1966 film), a British drama film directed by Daniel Petrie * ''The iDol'' (2006 film), a Japanese sci-fi film directed by Norman England * ''The Idol'' (2015 film), a Palestinian film * ''The Idol'' (TV series), a 2023 American television series * "The Idol", a song by W.A.S.P. from ''The Crimson Idol'' See also * Idol (other) * ''Idol'' (film), 2019 South Korean thriller film * '' L'idole'', 2002 film by Samantha Lang Samantha Lang is an Australian film director and screenwriter. Her production company is Handmaid Media. Early life and education Samantha Lang was born in London, England, migrating to Australia with her family at the age of 14. She attended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Idol (1923 Film)
''The Idol'' (Polish:''Bożyszcze'') is a 1923 Polish silent drama film directed by Wiktor Biegański and starring Ryszard Sobiszewski, Norbert Wicki and Antoni Piekarski. The film was shot and set in the Tatra Mountains.Haltof p.14 Cast * Ryszard Sobiszewski as Jan Zadroga, painter * Norbert Wicki as Wolski, sculptor * Antoni Piekarski as Wezyk * Maria Lubowiecka as Stasia Wezykówna * Jerzy Starczewski as Jan Zadroga, young * Leon Trystan as Wolski, young References Bibliography * Haltof, Marek Marek Haltof (Józef Marek Haltof, born 1957 in Cieszyn, Poland,) is a professor ( dr.hab.) of film studies. specializing in the cultural histories of Polish and Australian film. He studied at the University of Silesia ( Uniwersytet Śląski) in P .... ''Polish National Cinema''. Berghahn Books, 2002. External links * 1923 films 1923 drama films Polish drama films Polish silent films 1920s Polish-language films Films directed by Wiktor Bieganski Films shot i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Idol (1948 Film)
''The Idol'' (French: ''L'idole'') is a 1948 French sports drama film directed by Alexander Esway and starring Yves Montand, Albert Préjean and Suzanne Dehelly. Rège p.368 It was shot at the François 1er Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert-Jules Garnier. Synopsis A young woodcutter is recruited by an unscrupulous manager to be a champion boxer. Winning fight after fight he is soon a national sensation and the idol of the people. However he discovers that his victories were all fixed by his manager who now wants him to lose his next fight. Outraged, he does his best to win but is defeated. He announces to the world the truth of his career and then returns to his humble beginnings with the woman who had always loved him for himself rather than his exaggerated role as a public idol. Cast * Yves Montand as Fontana * Albert Préjean as Mitty Joels * Suzanne Dehelly as Valérie Jourdan * Danielle Godet as Françoise * Yves Deniaud as Al Sim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Idol (1952 Film)
''The Idol'' (Spanish: ''El ídolo'') is a 1952 Argentine-Chilean thriller film directed by Pierre Chenal and starring Alberto Closas, Elisa Galvé and Florence Marly. Plazaola p.55 It was shot on location around Santiago including at the Municipal Theatre. Cast * Alberto Closas as Jorge Arnaud * Elisa Galvé as Elena * Florence Marly as Cristina Arnaud * Eduardo Naveda as Doctor Enrique Bermúdez * Pepe Rojas as Martínez * Domingo Tessier as Lemos * Gloria Lynch as Cora * Eduardo Cuitiño as Doctor Salinas * Roberto Parada * Gaby Wagner Gaby may refer to: People Gaby is short for Gabrielle, Gabriella or Gabriel, and in particular may refer to: * Gaby (singer) (born 1965), Panamanian Reggae en Español and Reggaeton singer and rapper *Gaby, a Spanish clown, one of Los Payasos d ... * Jorge Lillo * Alfredo Marino References Bibliography * Navarro, Julio López. ''Películas chilenas''. Editorial La Noria, 1994. * Plazaola, Luis Trelles. '' South Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Idol (1966 Film)
''The Idol'' is a 1966 British drama film directed by Daniel Petrie and starring Jennifer Jones, Michael Parks, Jennifer Hilary and Guy Doleman. Set during the Swinging Sixties in London, the plot entails a rebellious student who disrupts the lives of all around him, leading to disastrous consequences. Plot Marco (Michael Parks), a young, arrogant art student, is friendly with Timothy (John Leyton), a medical student, and Sarah ( Jennifer Hilary), Timothy's girl friend. Timothy is dominated by his wealthy and beautiful mother, Carol (Jennifer Jones), who is divorcing her husband. There is an Oedipal undercurrent between mother and son, and Timothy is not happy that Carol plans to marry again. Nevertheless, as Carol continues to control his life, Timothy wishes to be more independent. Marco finds a studio apartment, and Timothy pays the first two months' rent, planning to move in with his friend and switch from medicine to art. An angry Carol prevents the move, and Sarah, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The IDol (2006 Film)
''The iDol'' is a 2006 film made and produced by independent filmmaker, Norman England. A science fiction satire, filmed entirely in Japan, ''The iDol'' tells the story of a Japanese collector who comes into possession of a figure with origins not of this world. It is a satirical look at the world of "otaku" and the mass marketing of media culture, so prevalent in Japan, that creates these legion of obsessed fans. The iDol was a small production which did not receive worldwide attention due to its limited budget of $25,000. ''The iDol'' premiered at the Fantasia Festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on July 16, 2006 and has subsequently played at various festivals around the world. It was shown on television for the first time on Japan's SKY Perfect satellite channel on March 3, 2008. Plot Ken is a mild-mannered man in his mid-twenties who, like many men his age, has interests that stopped developing during adolescence. On a visit to a local toy collectors' shop, he acquires a ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Idol (2015 Film)
''The Idol'' is a 2015 Palestinian drama film directed by Hany Abu-Assad. It was shown in the Special Presentations section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. It was selected as the Palestinian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards but it was not nominated. Plot ''The Idol'' tells a fictionalized version of the life of Mohammed Assaf, wedding singer from a refugee camp in Gaza who went to win 2013's ''Arab Idol'' singing competition. The film starts out in 2005 in Gaza. Mohammed is a young child, playing in a band together with his tomboy sister Nour and two friends. Recognizing the possibilities Mohammed's incredible voice has to offer, they set out to become a real band and are soon asked to play at weddings. Nour, however, collapses during a performance and is found to have kidney failure, requiring her to undergo weekly dialysis or for her family to buy her a kidney transplant. As the transplant is far too expensive, Mohammed make ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Idol (TV Series)
''The Idol'' is an American drama television series created by Sam Levinson, Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), and Reza Fahim. The series focuses on female pop idol Jocelyn ( Lily-Rose Depp) and her complex relationship with Tedros (Tesfaye), a sleazy nightclub owner, self-help guru, and cult leader. Appearing in supporting roles are Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, Jane Adams, Jennie Ruby Jane, Rachel Sennott, Hari Nef, Moses Sumney, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Eli Roth, Ramsey, and Hank Azaria. ''The Idol'' premiered its first two episodes at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. The series aired on HBO and Max starting June 4, 2023, receiving negative reviews from critics. Synopsis Jocelyn ( Lily-Rose Depp) is a pop idol who resolves to reclaim her title as the sexiest pop star in the United States after her last tour was canceled following a nervous breakdown. She begins a complex relationship with Tedros ( Abel Tesfaye), a self-help guru and the head of a contemporary cult. Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crimson Idol
''The Crimson Idol'' is the fifth studio album by heavy metal band W.A.S.P., released in 1992 through Capitol Records. It was the first album by W.A.S.P. since the band's temporary breakup in 1990; this was because vocalist and rhythm guitarist Blackie Lawless had intended to release ''The Crimson Idol'' as a solo album, until he decided to release it as a W.A.S.P. album. The album charted within the top 40 in five countries."W.A.S.P. - The Crimson Idol (album)" ''finnishcharts.com''. Hung Medien. Retrieved February 25, 2014. ''The Crimson Idol'' is a , telling the story of the rise and fall of a fictional |
Idol (other)
Idol or Idols may refer to: Religion and philosophy * Cult image, a neutral term for a man-made object that is worshipped or venerated for the deity, spirit or demon that it embodies or represents * Murti, a point of focus for devotion or meditation in Hindu and Buddhist religion (not always man-made) * Idol (philosophy), one of several concepts developed by various philosophers Arts and entertainment * In pop music entertainment, an idol refers to an entertainer, generally from their teens to mid-20s, whose image and attractiveness are marketed to maintain a close relationship and financial loyalty with fans ** Chinese idol, a younger entertainer active in the Chinese entertainment industry **Japanese idol, a younger entertainer active in the Japanese entertainment industry *** AV idol, a Japanese adult video star *** Junior idol, a Japanese entertainer generally under the age of 15 *** Net idol, a Japanese entertainer mostly known as an Internet personality **Korean idol, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idol (film)
''Idol'' is a 2019 South Korean thriller film directed by Lee Su-jin, starring Han Suk-kyu, Sol Kyung-gu and Chun Woo-hee. Cast *Han Suk-kyu as Goo Myung-hui *Sol Kyung-gu as Yoo Joong-sik *Chun Woo-hee as Choi Ryeon-hwa *Yoo Seung-mok as Hwang-byun *Hyun Bong-sik as Detective Kim *Kang Mal-geum as Myung-hui's wife *Kim Seong-nyeo as Myung-hui's mother *Seo Joo-hee as Dong-sook *Kim Myung-gon as Member of national assembly Choi *Jo Byung-gyu as Yo-han *Lee Woo-hyun as Boo-nam *Kim Seo-won as Assistant Kim *Kim Jong-man as Kim Yong-goo * Kim Hee-jung as Red-light district female boss *Kim Jae-hwa Kim Jae-hwa (born September 1, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Career Kim made her acting debut in 2009 in the film ''Harmony'' and she started to gain recognition following her role as Deng Yaping, Chinese champion of table tennis compe ... as Soo-ryeon *Lee Yeong-seok as Stepfather *Seung Ooi-yeol as Kim Byun *Jeon Jin-ki as Member of national assembly Kim Production Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |