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Looking for Oum Kulthum

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A film within a film, "Looking for Oum Kulthum" is the plight of an Iranian woman artist/filmmaker living in exile, as she embarks on capturing the life and art of the legendary female singer of the Arab world, Oum Kulthum. Through her…

DirectorsShirin Neshat·Shoja Azari
WritersAhmad Diba·Shoja Azari

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 3 other countries

Looking for Oum Kulthum isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Switzerland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Shirin Neshat

NRNeda Rahmanian
Neda Rahmanian
YRYasmine Raeis
Yasmine Raeis
MMMehdi Moinzadeh
Mehdi Moinzadeh
QNQais Nashif
Qais Nashif

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Looking for Oum Kulthum — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Looking for Oum Kulthum?

Looking for Oum Kulthum isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Looking for Oum Kulthum on Netflix?

No, Looking for Oum Kulthum is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Looking for Oum Kulthum on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Looking for Oum Kulthum isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Looking for Oum Kulthum for free?

Looking for Oum Kulthum isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Looking for Oum Kulthum based on a true story?

Yes — Looking for Oum Kulthum is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).