The Lady of the Palace
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.
Directed by Samir Habchi · Written by Georges Ghanem
Cast
- Nazira Jumblatt Self (archive footage)
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Kamal Joumblatt Self (archive footage) - Fouad Jumblatt Self (archive footage)
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Linda al-Atrash Self
Make it a double feature
2h 28m together
The Lady of the Palace
Waltz with Bashir
A close match in mood and era.
