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Film 'Asad' earns over 80 million pounds in Egyptian box office

From Al-Masry Al-Youm · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The film "Asad," starring Mohamed Ramadan, has grossed over 80 million Egyptian pounds in its 33-night run.
  • The movie sold 527,200 tickets and currently holds the fifth position at the box office.
  • "Asad" is a historical drama set in 19th-century Egypt, depicting the story of a rebellious slave named Asad.

The Egyptian film "Asad," featuring star Mohamed Ramadan, has surpassed 80 million Egyptian pounds in box office revenue after 33 nights of screening. The movie has sold 527,200 tickets nationwide.

"Asad" secured the fifth spot in the box office rankings on Sunday, earning 470,100 pounds from the sale of 3,117 tickets. The film is currently being shown in 66 cinemas across Egypt.

The film's cast includes Razan Jamal, Ali Kassem, Islam Mubarak, Kamel El Basha, Eman Youssef, Mostafa Shehata, and Majid El Kedwany, with Ahmed Dash also appearing. It was written by Sherine and Khaled Diab and directed by Mohamed Diab.

Set in 19th-century Egypt, "Asad" tells the story of a slave named Asad who possesses a rebellious spirit. His journey begins with a forbidden love affair that ignites a conflict with the ruling class, ultimately transforming the injustice he faces into an angry revolution that shifts the balance of power. The film explores themes of slavery and freedom within a historical drama framework.

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Originally published by Al-Masry Al-Youm in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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