Looking for Oum Kulthum
Sep 11, 2017 · 1h 30m
Director
Shirin Neshat, Shoja AzariOverview
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.
Cast of Looking for Oum Kulthum
Crew of Looking for Oum Kulthum
About Looking for Oum Kulthum
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 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…
When was Looking for Oum Kulthum released?
Looking for Oum Kulthum was released on September 11, 2017.
How long is Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum was directed by Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari.
Who is in the cast of Looking for Oum Kulthum?
The cast of Looking for Oum Kulthum includes Neda Rahmanian, Yasmine Raeis, Mehdi Moinzadeh and Qais Nashif.