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The Farewell Song

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Documentary tribute to the Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez produced in 1977 consisting of archive images of the singer during his visit to Paris in September 1974, joined by fictional scenes which take the form of a journalistic…

DirectorAhmed Rachedi
WriterAhmed Rachedi

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Cast · Directed by Ahmed Rachedi

AHAbdel Halim Hafez
Abdel Halim Hafez
Self (archive footage)
YWYoussef Wahby
Youssef Wahby
Self
NFNagwa Fouad
Nagwa Fouad
Self
TH
Tarek Habib
Narrator
NQ
Nizar Qabbani
Self
KTKamal Al Taweel
Kamal Al Taweel
Self
AHAhmed Fouad Hassan
Ahmed Fouad Hassan
Self
MA
Mustafa Ameen
Self
MMMohamed El Mougy
Mohamed El Mougy
Self

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The Farewell Song — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Farewell Song?

The Farewell Song isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Farewell Song on Netflix?

No, The Farewell Song is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Farewell Song on Amazon Prime Video?

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What is the OTT release date for The Farewell Song?

The Farewell Song hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is The Farewell Song based on a true story?

Yes — The Farewell Song is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).