Looking for Oum Kulthum(2017)
Looking for Oum Kulthum 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.
Looking for Oum Kulthum (2017) is a music film directed by Shirin Neshat, released on September 11, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Neda Rahmanian, Yasmine Raeis, Mehdi Moinzadeh and Qais Nashif. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Shirin Neshat
- Writers:
- Ahmad Diba, Shoja Azari, Shirin Neshat
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Gschlacht
- Production:
- Agora Films, Coop99 Filmproduktion, Noirmontartproduction, Razor Film Produktion, Schortcut Films, Vivo Film
- Status:
- Released
Looking for Oum Kulthum Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Shirin Neshat, written by Ahmad Diba, Shoja Azari and Shirin Neshat.
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Looking for Oum Kulthum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Looking for Oum Kulthum online?
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Looking for Oum Kulthum (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and VOD Club. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Looking for Oum Kulthum?
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The main cast of Looking for Oum Kulthum (2017) includes Neda Rahmanian, Yasmine Raeis, Mehdi Moinzadeh and Qais Nashif. The film was directed by Shirin Neshat. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Looking for Oum Kulthum released?
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Looking for Oum Kulthum was released on September 11, 2017 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Looking for Oum Kulthum worth watching?
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Looking for Oum Kulthum (2017) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.