The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni (2011)
This haunting and beautifully formed documentary is a meditation on the life of Egyptian screen legend Soad Hosni, who starred in eighty-two feature films between 1959 and 1991. Hosni’s mysterious death in London in 2001 sent shockwaves through the Arab world, and this is the first film which look into her life and work. Using filmic montage, director and video artist Rania Stephan reveals the diverse modes of female representation embodied in Hosni's charismatic roles, and creates an ebullient picture of the iconic actress who captivated the modern Arab imagination.
Director: Rania Stephan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: July 10, 2011
Cast
- Soad Hosny - Herself
Screenplay
Production: Joun Films, Sharjah Art Foundation, CNC
Country: France, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates
Language: العربية, English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni about?
- This haunting and beautifully formed documentary is a meditation on the life of Egyptian screen legend Soad Hosni, who starred in eighty-two feature films between 1959 and 1991. Hosni’s mysterious death in London in 2001 sent shockwaves through the Arab world, and this is the first film which look into her life and work. Using filmic montage, director and video artist Rania Stephan reveals the diverse modes of female representation embodied in Hosni's charismatic roles, and creates an ebullient picture of the iconic actress who captivated the modern Arab imagination.
- Who directed The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni?
- The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni was directed by Rania Stephan.
- Who stars in The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni?
- The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni stars Soad Hosny.
- How long is The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni?
- The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni?
- The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni produced?
- The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni was produced in France, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates.