Looking for Oum Kulthum
2017
1h 30min
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Overview
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum was directed by Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari.
How long is Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum runs for 1h 30min, and was released in 2017.
