Looking for Oum Kulthum (2017): Cast
Looking for Oum Kulthum is a 2017 music film directed by Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari, starring Yasmine Raeis, Neda Rahmanian and Qais Nashif. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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Arabic - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Looking for Oum Kulthum About?
The premise of Looking for Oum Kulthum without spoilers.
This film follows an Iranian artist and filmmaker living in exile as she attempts to document the extraordinary life and artistry of the iconic Arab singer, Oum Kulthum. The creative process mirrors the challenges faced by her subject, highlighting the struggles and sacrifices a woman endures when pursuing her ambitions in a conservative, male-dominated society. It explores themes of artistic perseverance and the price of challenging societal norms.
Looking for Oum Kulthum Cast
Yasmine Raeis leads the cast, with Neda Rahmanian and Qais Nashif. Directed by Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Shirin Neshat
- Co-director Shoja Azari
More from Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari
More films directed by Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari, best-rated first: Women Without Men, Land of Dreams, Land of Dreams and Illusions & Mirrors.
Looking for Oum Kulthum Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Looking for Oum Khultum” and “Auf der Suche nach Oum Kulthum”.
- Also known as
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- Looking for Oum Khultum
- Auf der Suche nach Oum Kulthum
- 寻找乌姆
- В поисках Умм Кульсум
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Looking for Oum Kulthum FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Looking for Oum Kulthum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Looking for Oum Kulthum released?
Looking for Oum Kulthum was released on September 11, 2017.
Who directed Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum was directed by Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari.
More films by Shirin Neshat Who is in the cast of Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum stars Yasmine Raeis, Neda Rahmanian and Qais Nashif, among 4 credited actors.
Does Looking for Oum Kulthum have a post-credit scene?
No. Looking for Oum Kulthum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Looking for Oum Kulthum in?
The original language of Looking for Oum Kulthum is Arabic.
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