The 14th Boğaziçi Film Festival Begins with Diva Umm Kulthum
The biographical production directed by Marwan Hamed, a prominent figure in Egyptian cinema, will open the festival.
The 14th Boğaziçi Film Festival will open with the film 'Diva: Umm Kulthum', directed by Marwan Hamed and focusing on the life of the legendary artist of the Arab world, Umm Kulthum.
Opening Film of the Festival
The 14th Boğaziçi Film Festival will meet cinema enthusiasts with the film 'Diva: Umm Kulthum', directed by Marwan Hamed, which tells the life story of the legendary artist of the Arab world, Umm Kulthum.
Plot and Details of the Film
Having its world premiere at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival, the production narrates the story of Umm Kulthum from her life starting in a poor rural region to becoming one of the most powerful voices in the Arab world.
The film begins backstage at the Paris Olympia with 69-year-old Umm Kulthum preparing to take the stage for a war-wounded Arab world.
Strong Cast
Starring Mona Zaki, the biographical production lasting approximately 160 minutes also features Sayed Ragab, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Mohamed Farag, Karim Abdel Aziz, and Ahmed Helmy in its cast.
Institutional Support and Sponsors
Organized with the support of the General Directorate of Cinema under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the festival takes place under the main sponsorship of Turkcell and Turkish Airlines.
The organization is brought to life with the corporate partnership of TRT, the Global Communication Partnership of Anadolu Agency, the co-sponsorship of TV+, and the main media sponsorship of Türkmedya.