Sultana's Reign (2023)
Sultana of New York is a Palestinian drag queen, performer, and artist. "Sultana’s Rein" opens with a conversation with Sultana, as she is being painted by Jordanian artist, RIDIKKULUZ. Reflecting on her journey from Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, to then New York, Sultana tells of the challenges of performing drag in conservative societies, her nostalgia for the glory days and the glamour of Egyptian cinema icons, and her struggle to prove her existence and her self-expression as a performer and artist. She also shares her love of celebration and her everlasting commitment to be true to herself.
Director: Hadi Moussally
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: August 29, 2023
Cast
- Sultana - Self
- Ridikkuluz - Self
Music: Louise From Scratch
Cinematography: Olivier Pagny
Editing: Olivier Pagny
Production: H7o7Films, My Kali
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
drag
More Films by Director: Hadi Moussally
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sultana's Reign about?
- Sultana of New York is a Palestinian drag queen, performer, and artist. "Sultana’s Rein" opens with a conversation with Sultana, as she is being painted by Jordanian artist, RIDIKKULUZ. Reflecting on her journey from Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, to then New York, Sultana tells of the challenges of performing drag in conservative societies, her nostalgia for the glory days and the glamour of Egyptian cinema icons, and her struggle to prove her existence and her self-expression as a performer and artist. She also shares her love of celebration and her everlasting commitment to be true to herself.
- Who directed Sultana's Reign?
- Sultana's Reign was directed by Hadi Moussally.
- Who stars in Sultana's Reign?
- Sultana's Reign stars Sultana, Ridikkuluz.
- How long is Sultana's Reign?
- Sultana's Reign has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Sultana's Reign?
- Sultana's Reign is a Documentary film.