The Lady of the Palace (2004)
January 1, 2004Release Date
The Lady of the Palace (2004)
January 1, 2004Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Linda al-Atrash
Self / Daughter of Nazira
Kamal Joumblatt
Self / Son of Nazira
Fouad Jumblatt
Self (archive footage)
Nazira Jumblatt
Self
Samir Habchi
Director
Georges Ghanem
Writer
Humbert Balsan
Producer
Gabriel Khoury
Producer
Marianne Khoury
Producer
Roy Lteif
Camera Operator
Charbel Rouhana
Composer
Roland Daou
Cinematographer
Richard Touma
Editor
Media.
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Lady of the Palace (French: La Dame du palais) (Arabic:سيدة القصر Sayedat Al-Kasr) is a 2003 Lebanese documentary written, directed and produced by the Lebanese director Samir Habchi.
The film traces the history of Mount Lebanon’s Jumblatt family from the 17th century to the present, focusing on early-twentieth century leader and politician Nazira Jumblatt. Born in 1889, Nazira assumed her place on the throne of the Moukhtara palace in 1923, following the assassination of her husband, Fouad, and the resignation of his brother, Aly Joumblat. 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 Joumblat leaders.
Famous for her wisdom and strong personality, Nazira boldly entered the Lebanese political arena at a time when the field was entirely dominated by men. Undaunted, she helped maintain peace and stability in Lebanon for many years, earning the respect of both men and women alike, be they Druze or Maronites.
This film is volume six of the WOMEN PIONEERS COLLECTION.