My Account Log in

1 option

Umm Kulthum : a voice like Egypt / a Filmmakers Collaborative production ; produced, written and directed by Michal Goldman.

Penn Library Web Available online

View online
Format:
Video
Contributor:
Goldman, Michal, film producer, film director, screenwriter.
Umm Kulthūm, 1898-1975
ʻAbd al-ʻAzīz, Kamāl (Cinematographer), director of photography.
Sharif, Omar, 1932-2015, narrator.
Filmmakers Collaborative (Waltham, Mass.)
Arab Film Distribution, publisher.
Language:
Arabic
English
Subjects (All):
Egypt.
Umm Kulthūm, 1898-1975.
Umm Kulthūm.
Danielson, Virginia--Film adaptations.
Danielson, Virginia.
Singers--Egypt--Biography.
Singers.
Songs, Arabic--Egypt--History and criticism.
Songs, Arabic.
Music--Social aspects--Egypt.
Music.
Music--Social aspects.
Genre:
documentary film.
Nonfiction films
Biographical films
Biographies
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Documentary films
Feature films
Film adaptations
Internet videos
Musical films
Internet videos.
Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Musical films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Film adaptations.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1 streaming video (68 minutes)) : sound, color and black and white
Other Title:
Voice like Egypt
Umm Kulthūm
أم كلثوم
Place of Publication:
[Seattle, Washington] : Arab Film Distribution, [1996]
Language Note:
In Arabic with English subtitles and English narration.
System Details:
digital
Summary:
Umm Kulthūm was born a peasant at the turn of the century. She became a powerful symbol, first of the aspirations of her country, Egypt, and then of the entire Arab world. This film connects her life to the epic story of 20th century Egypt as it shook off colonialism and confronted modernity.
Participant:
English narration by Omar Sharif. English commentary by Michal Goldman.
Credits:
Director of photography, Kamal Abd al-Aziz.
Notes:
Description based on online resource; title from title screen (viewed on June 16, 2025).
Based on Umm Kulthum by Virginia Danielson.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1996.
DVD version record.
OCLC:
905885436
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license.

The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.

Find

Home Release notes

My Account

Shelf Request an item Bookmarks Fines and fees Settings

Guides

Using the Find catalog Using Articles+ Using your account