Marwan Hamed completes biopic on iconic singer Umm Kulthum

Egyptian director Marwan Hamed has completed a biopic titled "El Set," focusing on the life of Umm Kulthum, the Arab world's most celebrated singer. The film stars Mona Zaki and explores Kulthum's rise from a poor village girl to a cultural icon. "El Set" highlights Kulthum's impact on music and society, including her role as a female pioneer in the arts. The film will showcase her struggles and achievements, including her election to the musicians' syndicate in the 1940s. A preview of the film will be shown at the Marrakech Festival. The narrative will also reflect on Kulthum's global influence, including her historic performance in Paris in 1967, emphasizing her lasting legacy.