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El Sett: Why did the Saudi-backed biopic about Umm Kulthum flop?
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: The biopic of Umm Kulthum, expected to be a hit, has flopped in Egypt, grossing less than $2m.
WHO: Joseph Fahim
WHAT: Biopic of Umm Kulthum flops at the box office
WHEN: Feb 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Egypt
WHY: Controversy over tarnishing Umm Kulthum's image
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