Kamal Jumblatt

Birth : 1917-12-06, Moukhtara, Lebanon

Death : 1977-03-16

History

Kamal Fouad Jumblatt was a prominent Lebanese politician, philosopher, author, and poet. He is the founder of the Progressive Socialist Party. He was also the leader of the Lebanese National Movement who opposed the right wing and the Assad government in the Lebanese Civil War and a major ally of the Palestine Liberation Organization until his assassination in 1977.

Profile

Movies

Lady of the Palace

Traces the history of Mount Lebanon's Joumblat family from the 17th century to the present, focusing on early-twentieth century leader and politician Nazira Joumblat. Born in 1889, Nazira assumed her place on the throne of the Moukhtara palace in 1923, following the assassination of her husband, Fouad, and the resignation of his brother, Aly Joumblat. She presided over the region as Lady of the Palace for twenty-five years while raising her son Kamal, preparing him to take his place in a long line of Joumblat leaders. Famous for her wisdom and strong personality, Nazira boldly entered the Lebanese political arena at a time when the field was entirely dominated by men. Undaunted, she helped maintain peace and stability in Lebanon for many years, earning the respect of both men and women alike, be they Druze, Maronite or Christian.

Greetings to Kamal Jumblatt

Himself (archive footage)

A documentary film eulogizing the life of Kamal Jumblat.