Quick facts
- Released
- January 1, 1991
- Runtime
- 10 min
- IMDb
- tt26540639
- Language
- Arabic
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Singing Sheikh about?
- Sheikh Imam Mohammad Ahmad Eissa, born 1918, is famous throughout the Arab world for his folk songs indicting the ruling classes. Considered the voice of the oppressed, he is banned from state television and radio, and has been imprisoned numerous times, including in 1974 for the occasion of President Nixon’s visit. With scenes of Egyptian street life set to his often caustic musical criticisms of his native Egypt’s upper classes, the Sheikh’s message is that “If a beautiful thing is suppressed today, it will rise tomorrow.”
- Who directed The Singing Sheikh?
- The Singing Sheikh was directed by Heiny Srour.
- Who stars in The Singing Sheikh?
- The Singing Sheikh stars Sheikh Imam.
- When was The Singing Sheikh released?
- The Singing Sheikh is a 1991 music film.
- Where can I watch The Singing Sheikh?
- You can watch The Singing Sheikh with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.