Looking for Oum Kulthum
Originally released in 2017. Looking for Oum Kulthum is a music film. directed by Shirin Neshat.
Starring Neda Rahmanian, Yasmine Raeis, and Mehdi Moinzadeh
Synopsis
A film within a film, "Looking for Oum Kulthum" is the plight of an Iranian woman artist/filmmaker living in exile, as she embarks on capturing the life and art of the legendary female singer of the Arab world, Oum Kulthum. Through her difficult journey, not unlike her heroine's, she has to face the struggles, sacrifices and the price that a woman has to pay if she dares to cross the lines of a conservative male dominated society.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Agora Films
- Coop99 Filmproduktion
- Noirmontartproduction
- Razor Film Produktion
- Schortcut Films
- Vivo Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Looking for Oum Kulthum about?
A film within a film, "Looking for Oum Kulthum" is the plight of an Iranian woman artist/filmmaker living in exile, as she embarks on capturing the life and art of the legendary female singer of th...
Who directed Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum was directed by Shirin Neshat.
How long is Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Looking for Oum Kulthum released?
Looking for Oum Kulthum was released on September 11, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Looking for Oum Kulthum?
The main cast of Looking for Oum Kulthum includes Neda Rahmanian, Yasmine Raeis, Mehdi Moinzadeh, Qais Nashif.