El Sett
الست
“The voice they couldn't silence. The star they couldn't contain.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-01
Top Cast
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Mona Zaki
Umm Kulthum
Mohamed Farag
Ahmed Ramy
Tamer Nabil
Mohamed El Qasabgi
Sayed Ragab
Ibrahim El-Beltagy
Ahmed Khalid Saleh
Khaled Ibrahim Al-Beltagy
Ahmed Helmy
Karim Abdel Aziz
Sherif Sabry Basha
Amr Saad
The president Gamal and El Nasser
Nelly Karim
Queen Nazli
Amina Khalil
Asser Yassin
samie
Ahmed Amin
Hassan Al-Hafnawi
Ahmed Radwan
El Desoky
Sedky Sakhr
Mahmoud El Sherif
Amir El-Masry
Taha Desouky
Chris Larter
Mohamed Abduo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marwan Hamed
- Screenplay & Story
- Ahmed Mourad
- Original Score
- Hesham Nazih
- Original Title
- الست
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Studios
- Big Time! Fund, General Entertainment Authority, Riyadh Season, Synergy Films, Film Square, Film Clinic, Luxor Studios, Oscar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marwan Hamed
Ahmed Mourad
Hesham Nazih
Abdelsalam Moussa
Ahmed Hafez
Tamer Mursi, Ahmed Badawy, Ahmed Arafa
Department Leadership Roster
Ahmed Mourad
Writer
Marwan Hamed
Director
Abdelsalam Moussa
Director of Photography
Ahmed Hafez
Editor
Hesham Nazih
Original Music Composer
Tamer Mursi
Producer
Ahmed Badawy
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Sett
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What is El Sett about?
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.
Who directed El Sett?
El Sett was directed by Marwan Hamed.
Who stars in El Sett?
The principal cast of El Sett includes Mona Zaki, Mohamed Farag, Tamer Nabil, Sayed Ragab, Ahmed Khalid Saleh.
When was El Sett released and how long is it?
El Sett was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for El Sett?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Sett was composed by Hesham Nazih.