Asad

Set in 19th-century Egypt, Asad follows a slave who leads a rebellion against his oppressors. The story focuses on his struggle to secure freedom and equal rights for all enslaved people.

The film was directed by Mohamed Diab, who previously directed Clash in 2016. Diab also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Sherine Diab and Khaled Diab. The production was a joint effort between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, involving companies such as BIG TIME Productions and Scoop Egypt Production. The cast is led by Mohamed Ramadan in the title role, appearing alongside Razane Jammal, Aly Kassem, Kamel ElBasha, Mustafa Shehata, and Islam Mubark. This action-drama combines historical elements with a romantic subplot and has a runtime of 135 minutes.