Asad

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Strong themes and violence

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Asad is an Egyptian historical drama set in 19th-century Egypt that follows the story of its titular character, Asad, an enslaved man who falls in love with a free woman. Their forbidden relationship, constrained by the bounds of social hierarchies, sparks a rebellion that challenges the foundations of slavery and power. The film is in Arabic with English and Arabic subtitles.

Themes

The film contains themes relating to slavery and the power between enslavers and their victims. There are depictions of young babies being thrown overboard from boatss. There are also scenes of decapitations and severed limbs, as well as images of dead, bloodied bodies. Some scenes involve threats and intimidation, including toward children.

Violence

The film contains violence including the use of firearms, bladed weapons and other improvised weapons with accompanying blood and injury detail. The film also contains scenes that include decapitations and limb dismemberment.

Sex

The film contains very discreet sexual references.

Language

The film contains use of the words "bastard", "damn" and "hell".

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Classification date

3 June 2026

Year of production

2026

Classification

MA 15+

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