The Lady” by Marwan Hamed Shines at Its World Premiere at the Marrakech Film Festival
The Marrakech Film Festival celebrated the world premiere of “The Lady,” Marwan Hamed’s new cinematic biography exploring the extraordinary journey of Umm Kulthum. With a star-studded presence, the screening became one of the most talked-about events of the festival. 🌟
In a dazzling cinematic evening, “The Lady” made its global debut at the Marrakech International Film Festival, attended by an elite lineup of cast members and filmmakers. 🎬🔥
Director Marwan Hamed and leading star Mona Zaki, who embodies the legendary Umm Kulthum, graced the red carpet alongside writer Ahmed Mourad and producers Ahmed Badawi and Mohamed Hefzy.
The event also welcomed international and Arab stars including Yousra, Tilda Swinton, and Dhafer L’Abidine, adding a global flair to the celebration. 🌍✨
🌟 Storyline
“The Lady” traces Umm Kulthum’s early journey from a small village to Cairo, where she pursued her passion despite cultural restrictions that even forced her to dress as a boy to perform.
✦ Her heavenly voice
✦ Her fierce determination
✦ Her unmatched artistic talent
All shaped her rise into the most influential Arab singer of all time. 🎤👑
🎥 Cast & Technical Crew
The film reunites bestselling novelist Ahmed Mourad with director Marwan Hamed.
Starring:
✨ Mona Zaki
✨ Mohamed Farrag
✨ Ahmed Khaled Saleh
✨ Tamer Nabil
✨ Sayed Ragab
With special guest appearances.
Technical brilliance is delivered by:
• Cinematography: Abdel Salam Moussa
• Editing: Ahmed Hafez
• Music: Hesham Nazih
• Sound Design: Wayne Pashley
• Special Makeup Effects: Jason Baird
• Costumes: Yasmine El-Qadi
• Jewelry Design: Azza Fahmy
• Production Design: Mohamed Attia
🎬 Production Companies
✔ Film Square – Ahmed Badawi
✔ Synergy Films – Tamer Morsi
✔ Film Clinic – Mohamed Hefzy
✔ Luxor Studios – Fady Fahim
✔ Oscar Pictures – Wael Abdallah
“The Lady” delivers more than a biographical film—it presents a profound emotional portrait of Umm Kulthum’s rise to greatness. 🌟✨
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