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.
Lady of the Palace
Directed by
Samir Habchi
Written by
Samir Habchi Georges Ghanem
Produced by
Samir Habchi Misr International Films
Cinematography
Roland Daou Roy Lteif
Music by
Charbel Rouhana
Distributed by
Misr International Films Andana Films
Release date
2003 (2003)
Running time
58 minutes
Country
Lebanon
Language
Arabic
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.[1]
In early-twentieth century at a time when the oriental woman indulged herself behind secluded walls, and was deprived of her basic rights. Born in 1889, Nazira Jumblat presided in palaces and social events and occupied a leading position in a male dominated, conservative and closed religious society. She played a significant role in Lebanese politics during an important period in Lebanese history.
Awardsedit
First Arab documentary released in theatre in Lebanon[2]
Primé au festival de Carthage- Mention spéciale[2]
Referencesedit
^"Arab Film Distribution: Home Page - Films, Videos, and DVDs from the Arab World, Middle East, and North Africa". Arabfilm.com. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
^ ab"Lady of the Palace". Women-pioneers.com. Retrieved 2008-11-15.[permanent dead link]
lady, palace, french, dame, palais, arabic, سيدة, القصر, sayedat, kasr, 2003, lebanese, documentary, written, directed, produced, lebanese, director, samir, habchi, film, traces, history, mount, lebanon, jumblatt, family, from, 17th, century, present, focusing. 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 Lady of the PalaceDirected bySamir HabchiWritten bySamir HabchiGeorges GhanemProduced bySamir HabchiMisr International FilmsCinematographyRoland DaouRoy LteifMusic byCharbel RouhanaDistributed byMisr International FilmsAndana FilmsRelease date2003 2003 Running time58 minutesCountryLebanonLanguageArabic 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 1 Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Awards 3 References 4 External linksSynopsis editIn early twentieth century at a time when the oriental woman indulged herself behind secluded walls and was deprived of her basic rights Born in 1889 Nazira Jumblat presided in palaces and social events and occupied a leading position in a male dominated conservative and closed religious society She played a significant role in Lebanese politics during an important period in Lebanese history Awards editFirst Arab documentary released in theatre in Lebanon 2 Prime au festival de Carthage Mention speciale 2 References edit Arab Film Distribution Home Page Films Videos and DVDs from the Arab World Middle East and North Africa Arabfilm com Retrieved 2008 11 15 a b Lady of the Palace Women pioneers com Retrieved 2008 11 15 permanent dead link External links editLady of the Palace Lady of the Palace at IMDb nbsp Lebanese Druze History Official Webpage Footage of the movie permanent dead link Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lady of the Palace amp oldid 1111158295, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
