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Umm Kulthum biopic to open the 14th Bosphorus Film Festival
A biographical film about Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum will be screened at the opening of the 14th Bosphorus Film Festival, taking place in Istanbul from Nov. 8 to 15.
Diva: Umm Kulthum, a film about the life of Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum, will open the 14th Bosphorus Film Festival, which will be held in Istanbul from Nov. 8 to 15.
Directed by Marwan Hamed, the biopic will meet audiences at the festival's opening ceremony. The film had its world premiere at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival.
From a poor rural childhood to the pinnacle of the Arab world
The film tells the story of Umm Kulthum's life, from her childhood in a poor rural area to her rise as one of the leading singers in the Arab world. It also explores how the artist began performing disguised as a man at a time when women appearing on stage was frowned upon.
The production focuses on the artist's journey from childhood to fame, her crossing of the cultural boundaries of her time and her struggle to make her voice heard. The film also depicts Umm Kulthum's sacrifices in her health and private life for the sake of her art.
Umm Kulthum is portrayed by Mona Zaki in the film, which runs for approximately 160 minutes. The cast also includes Sayed Ragab, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Mohamed Farrag, Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Helmy.
Festival supporters
The Bosphorus Film Festival is being held with the support of the General Directorate of Cinema under the Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Turkcell and Turkish Airlines are the festival's main sponsors, while TRT supports it as its corporate partner, Anadolu as its global communications partner, TV+ as its co-sponsor and Türkmedya as its main media sponsor.
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