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
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Sultana as Self |
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Ridikkuluz as Self |
| Directing | Hadi Moussally | Director |
| Camera | Olivier Pagny | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Olivier Pagny | Editor |
| Sound | Louise From Scratch | Music |
| Editing | Eliza Marks | Editorial Manager |
| Editing | Khalid Abdel-Hadi | Editorial Coordinator |
| Crew | Musa Shadeedi | Translator |
