Star Mohamed Ramadan addressed the recent controversy on social media following the incident where three men from Upper Egypt wearing traditional galabiyas were denied entry to a cinema in Sheikh Zayed City. He personally hosted them and invited them to a special screening of his new film, “Asad,” along with his family and friends.
Ramadan posted a photo of himself with the three guests on his official accounts, captioning it in his characteristic style: “Yesterday, after the screening of ‘Asad’ in Cairo, today, the song ‘Yakuza’ is playing at 6 PM Upper Egyptian time.” His gesture was widely praised by his followers, who considered it a victory for Upper Egyptian identity and traditional dress in the face of the cinema’s restrictive regulations.
The film “Asad” is a captivating historical drama set in 19th-century Egypt, focusing on the story of Asad, a slave with a strong and rebellious spirit. The turning point in his life begins when a forbidden love affair with a free woman ignites a direct confrontation with his masters.
Events escalate from silent defiance to a furious and raging revolution when Asad is robbed of his most precious possession. He enters a fierce and heroic struggle where no one’s survival is guaranteed, and his individual battle becomes the driving force that will determine not only his personal fate but also the fate of slavery in the land forever.
The epic film boasts a star-studded cast alongside Mohamed Ramadan, including Razan Gamal, Ali Qassem, Kamel El Basha, Islam Mubarak, Iman Youssef, Mustafa Shehata, and Amr El Qadi, in addition to special appearances by stars Maged El Kedwany and Ahmed Dash. The film is written by the trio Khaled Diab, Sherine Diab, and Mohamed Diab, with the score composed by the renowned musician Hisham Nazih.
