From six years of writing to thousands of costumes and global-level action design, Asad’s production scale reveals how far Egyptian cinema is pushing its limits.
Some films tell a story. Asad built an entire world to tell it. And when you break it down, the numbers behind it explain exactly why it stands out.
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year of location scouting and visual world-building, shaped visually by cinematographer Ahmed Beshary and art director Ahmed Fayez to recreate 19th-century Egypt.
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months of full pre-production under director Mohamed Diab, supported by producers Mohamed Seif, Wael Nabil, Marwan Al Kahky, and Maged Yousef to prepare a large-scale historical production.
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years of writing and development led by Mohamed Diab alongside Sherine Diab and Khaled Diab, shaping a layered narrative before production even began
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filming days spread across nearly two years, reflecting the complexity of coordinating large sets, cast, and action sequences.
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filming locations across Cairo, Fayoum, and Qalyubia to maintain visual consistency across diverse environments
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months of large-scale set construction, with key environments like the city, market, and palace, alongside faster builds like ships and smaller sets.
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years of visual effects work, integrated with editing by Ahmed Hafez to deliver a polished cinematic experience.
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Arab nationalities represented on screen, reinforcing the film’s regional identity through casting decisions led by director Mohamed Diab.
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actors in front of the camera, led by Mohamed Ramadan, alongside Maged El Kedwany, Razane Jammal, Aly Kassem, Ahmad Dash, Kamel El Basha, Mahmoud Alsarraj, Mustafa Shehata, Eiman Yousif, Islam Mubarak, and Amr Al Qadi, bringing together talent from across the region.
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costumes designed and produced in six months by Reem Al Adl, covering lead actors, supporting roles, and extras to ensure historical accuracy and visual depth.
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century-style score composed by Hesham Nazih, adding emotional depth and historical atmosphere to the film’s narrative.
Action sequences designed by international stunt coordinator Kaloyan Vodenicharov, elevating the film’s physical storytelling t global standards.
