Sultana's Reign (2023)

Sultana's Reign

2023

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Hadi Moussally

Cast

Ridikkuluz as Self

Sultana as Self

Crew

Olivier Pagny (Director of Photography)

Olivier Pagny (Editor)

Khalid Abdel-Hadi (Editorial Coordinator)

Eliza Marks (Editorial Manager)

Louise From Scratch (Music)