The Singing Sheikh (1991)
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.”
Director: Heiny Srour
Genre: Music
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Sheikh Imam - Self
Screenplay
Music: Adrian James Carbutt, Sheikh Imam
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
egypt, biography, music, egyptian singer, revolutionary singer
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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.
- How long is The Singing Sheikh?
- The Singing Sheikh has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Singing Sheikh?
- The Singing Sheikh is a Music film.