Looking for Oum Kulthum

2017
5.7| 1h30m| en| More Info
Released: 11 September 2017 Released
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Country: Qatar
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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.

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rodinhamidi Well crafted and honest study of an artistic process, both in personal and professional level.
ayhansalamci I was wondering about Looking For Oum Kulthum, which was shown at the Istanbul Film Festival, and I got the chance to watch it. The director, Mrs. Shirin Neshat, attended the stage and made a short speech. A biography told us we would not watch the movie. Obviously my expectations were in this direction. I think Oum Kulthum is one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. It is obvious that there is a great love or love for him in the Arab world. A movie containing valuable messages and looking at Oum Kulthum from a different window.
farditi From the very first sequence you know that you'll be taken into a powerful and mysterious journey into the lives of two artists, which captures all of your senses!
melvinponce Beautiful film and amazing Music, captivating Colors with realistic performances that allow you to feel part of the audience. The story within a story kept my family and I intrigued and rooting for the Director who struggled with being an Iranian Woman telling the story of an Egyptian singer. A must see!