ASAD

Mohamed Diab

The film is set in 19th-century Egypt and tells the story of Assad, a slave with a strong and rebellious spirit. This historical drama follows Assad’s journey after a forbidden love between him and a free woman sparks a confrontation with his masters. But when Assad loses what he values most, his silent defiance turns into a furious revolution. In a heroic struggle where no one’s survival is guaranteed, Assad’s battle will determine not only his own fate, but the fate of slavery in the country forever.

Year

2026

Duration

120 MIN

Language

Arabic

Screening format

DCP

Subtitles

Subtitled to English

Writers

Mohamed Diab, Sherine Diab

Countries

Egypt

Genre

Drama, Historical

Cast

Mohamed Ramadan, Maged El-Kedwany, Razan Gamal, Aly Kassem