El Sett
"The voice they couldn't silence. The star they couldn't contain."
Released just last year. El Sett is a drama/history film. directed by Marwan Hamed. With a runtime of 2h 41m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mona Zaki, Mohamed Farag, and Tamer Nabil
Synopsis
Ailing from a sickness that threatens to silence her forever, Umm Kalthoum, the greatest Egyptian singer the world has ever known, takes to the stage one final time for her most important performance yet, one with the potential to heal a nation broken by the shadow of a great defeat. As she slowly steps onto the stage to deafening chants and applause, fearful for her health and country, a legend finds herself walking down memory lane, reminiscing on her humble beginnings and the seven decade journey of triumphs, failures, defying social conventions, and loves lost that followed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 2025
1 month ago
Runtime
2h 41m
161 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mona Zaki
as Umm Kulthum
Mohamed Farag
as Ahmed Ramy
Tamer Nabil
as Mohamed El Qasabgi
Sayed Ragab
as Ibrahim El-Beltagy
Ahmed Khalid Saleh
as Khaled Ibrahim Al-Beltagy
Ahmed Helmy
Karim Abdel Aziz
as Sherif Sabry Basha
Amr Saad
as The president Gamal and El Nasser
Nelly Karim
as Queen Nazli
Amina Khalil
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Big Time! Fund
- General Entertainment Authority
- Riyadh Season
- Synergy Films
- Film Square Productions
- Film Clinic
- Luxor Studios
- Oscar Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Sett about?
Ailing from a sickness that threatens to silence her forever, Umm Kalthoum, the greatest Egyptian singer the world has ever known, takes to the stage one final time for her most important performan...
Who directed El Sett?
El Sett was directed by Marwan Hamed.
How long is El Sett?
El Sett has a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes (161 minutes total).
When was El Sett released?
El Sett was released on December 10, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El Sett?
The main cast of El Sett includes Mona Zaki, Mohamed Farag, Tamer Nabil, Sayed Ragab, Ahmed Khalid Saleh.