Mémorable: The Legacy of Om Kalthoum" Dazzles Global Stars at Marrakech Film Festival
The film "Al-Sitt" directed by Marwan Hamed captured the spotlight at its world premiere at the Marrakech International Film Festival, receiving admiration from Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton, and telling the legendary story of Om Kalthoum 💖
The world premiere of "Al-Sitt" by director Marwan Hamed at the Marrakech International Film Festival captivated audiences and global cinema stars alike 🌍✨.
Oscar-winning British actress Tilda Swinton expressed her admiration for the film:
"It was an incredible honor to attend tonight’s screening. The audience response was amazing, and being part of it was a real privilege. Congratulations to everyone involved." 🎥💫
The premiere saw the attendance of director Marwan Hamed, leading actress Mona Zaki portraying Om Kalthoum, writer Ahmed Mourad, producers Ahmed Badawy and Mohamed Hefzy, as well as veteran actress Yousra, Tunisian actor Dhafer L’Abidine, and Tilda Swinton.
⭐ About "Al-Sitt"
A biographical film about the legendary singer Om Kalthoum, the film follows her journey from a small village to Cairo in pursuit of her musical dreams, overcoming societal obstacles, including wearing boys’ clothing. Her unparalleled voice, talent, and determination propelled her to success for over seven decades, ultimately becoming the greatest Arab female singer of all time 🌟🎤.
The film is written by Ahmed Mourad and stars Mona Zaki, alongside Mohamed Farag, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Tamer Nabil, and Sayed Ragab, with several guest stars.
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Director of Photography: Abdel Salam Moussa
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Editing: Ahmed Hafez
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Music: Hesham Nazih
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Sound Design: Wayne Pashley (Oscar nominee for Elvis 2023)
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Special Makeup Effects (Om Kalthoum): Jason Bird (Oscar nominee for Elvis 2023)
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Costume Design: Yasmine El-Qadi
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Jewelry Design: Azza Fahmy
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Production Design: Mohamed Atiya
The film is produced by: Film Square (Ahmed Badawy), Synergy Films (Tamer Morsi), Film Clinic (Mohamed Hefzy), Luxor Studios (Fady Fahim), Oscar Pictures (Wael Abdallah).
🎬✨ "Al-Sitt" celebrates artistic willpower and authentic Arab music, demonstrating cinema’s ability to bring a legendary story to a global audience with critical and popular acclaim 🌟💖.
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