Plot Summary
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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Director & Crew
Shirin Neshat
Director
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It has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 6 votes.
Who directed Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum was directed by Shirin Neshat and released in 2017.
How long is Looking for Oum Kulthum?
Looking for Oum Kulthum has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2017-09-11
- Status
- Released