The Lady of the Palace (2004)
Sayedat Al-Kasr traces the history of the Joumblatt family of Mount Lebanon from the 17th century to the present, focusing on early 20th century leader and politician Nazira Joumblatt. Born in 1889, Nazira ascended the throne of the Moukhtara palace in 1923, following the assassination of her husband Fouad and the resignation of her brother Aly Joumblatt. She presided over the region as Lady of the Palace for twenty-five years while raising her son Kamal, preparing him to take his place in a long line of Jumblatt leaders. Famous for her wisdom and strong personality, Nazira boldly entered the Lebanese political scene at a time when this field was entirely dominated by men. Unwavering, she contributed to maintaining peace and stability in Lebanon for many years, earning the respect of men and women, whether Druze or Maronites.
Cast
- Nazira Jumblatt - Self (archive footage)
- Kamal Joumblatt - Self (archive footage)
- Fouad Jumblatt - Self (archive footage)
- Linda al-Atrash - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
lebanon, nazira jumblatt, kamal joumblatt, woman politician
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lady of the Palace about?
- Sayedat Al-Kasr traces the history of the Joumblatt family of Mount Lebanon from the 17th century to the present, focusing on early 20th century leader and politician Nazira Joumblatt. Born in 1889, Nazira ascended the throne of the Moukhtara palace in 1923, following the assassination of her husband Fouad and the resignation of her brother Aly Joumblatt. She presided over the region as Lady of the Palace for twenty-five years while raising her son Kamal, preparing him to take his place in a long line of Jumblatt leaders. Famous for her wisdom and strong personality, Nazira boldly entered the Lebanese political scene at a time when this field was entirely dominated by men. Unwavering, she contributed to maintaining peace and stability in Lebanon for many years, earning the respect of men and women, whether Druze or Maronites.
- Who directed The Lady of the Palace?
- The Lady of the Palace was directed by Samir Habchi.
- Who stars in The Lady of the Palace?
- The Lady of the Palace stars Nazira Jumblatt, Kamal Joumblatt, Fouad Jumblatt, Linda al-Atrash.
- How long is The Lady of the Palace?
- The Lady of the Palace has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Lady of the Palace?
- The Lady of the Palace is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Lady of the Palace produced?
- The Lady of the Palace was produced in Egypt, Lebanon.