Lady of the Palace

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Lady of the Palace

Directed by	Samir Habchi
Produced by	Samir Habchi Misr International Films
Written by	Samir Habchi Georges Ghanem
Music by	Charbel Rouhana
Cinematography	Roland Daou Roy Lteif
Distributed by	Misr International Films Andana Films
Release date(s)	2003
Running time	58 minutes.
Country	Lebanon
Language	Arabic
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Lady of the Palace (French: La Dame du palais) (Arabic:سيدة القصر Sayedat Al-Kasr) is a 2003 Lebanese documentary by the Lebanese director Samir Habchi. The film traces the history of Mount Lebanon’s Joumblat family from the 17th century to the present, focusing on early-twentieth century leader and politician Nazira Joumblat. 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, Maronite or Christian.

This film is volume six of the WOMEN PIONEERS COLLECTION.^[1].

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At a time when the oriental woman indulged herself behind secluded walls, and was deprived of her basic rights, 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.