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El Sett (2025)
Director: Marwan Hamed
Cast: Mona Zaki, Mohamed Farag, Tamer Nabil, Sayed Ragab
Runtime161 min
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Ailing from a sickness that threatens to silence her forever, Umm Kalthoum, the greatest Egyptian singer the world has ever known, takes to the stage one final time for her most important performance yet, one with the potential to heal a nation broken by the shadow of a great defeat. As she slowly steps onto the stage to deafening chants and applause, fearful for her health and country, a legend finds herself walking down memory lane, reminiscing on her humble beginnings and the seven decade journey of triumphs, failures, defying social conventions, and loves lost that followed.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Marwan Hamed, El Sett (2025) offers a compelling and poignant exploration of the life and final performances of iconic Egyptian singer Umm Kalthoum, played with nuance by the talented Mona Zaki. This historical drama blends intimate character study with the high-stakes drama of a nation on the brink, making it a must-see for fans of thoughtful, character-driven biopics.
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El Sett, also known as El Set, is a 2025 Egyptian biographical drama film focusing on the life of the Egyptian singer and actress Umm Kulthum. It is written by Ahmed Mourad and directed by Marwan Hamed. The film stars Mona Zaki in the title role as Umm Kulthum. El Sett was commercially released in Egypt on December 10, 2025, by Synergy Films.
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