El Sett

Dubbed “Egypt’s fourth pyramid,” Umm Kalthum was one of the most globally adored singers of the 20th century, and Egypt’s leading musical voice. In this sprawling biopic, Hamed centers Kalthum’s final sickness-plagued performance as a venue for a trip down memory lane, exploring her humble beginnings and the ensuing seven decades of triumph, failure, love, and all that informed one of the most enduring careers in the history of contemporary music.