United Media Services (UMS) will release a new documentary, “She Is Rose El-Youssef,” on its flagship documentary channel Al Wathaeqya, coinciding with the centennial celebration of the first issue of the historic magazine Rose El-Youssef. The production underscores UMS’s expanding role in preserving Egypt’s cultural memory and documenting the nation’s most influential institutions.
Pioneering Press Institution Legacy
Produced by UMS’s Documentary Production Sector, “She Is Rose El-Youssef” chronicles the evolution of Rose El-Youssef, one of the oldest and most prestigious journalistic institutions in Egypt and the Arab world.
The film revisits the life and legacy of Fatima El-Youssef, the pioneering actress-turned-journalist who founded the magazine nearly a century ago. Her bold editorial vision and fearless political engagement positioned Rose El-Youssef at the center of Egypt’s intellectual and political debates for decades.
A Century of Intellectual and Political Engagement
The documentary tracks the institution’s milestones , along with its continued influence in the context of Egypt’s New Republic.
UMS positions the documentary as a tribute to a magazine that not only chronicled Egypt’s modern history but also shaped public discourse through some of the most consequential periods of the nation’s political evolution.
An Incubator of Journalistic and Cultural Talent
“She Is Rose El-Youssef” also examines the role of the institution in discovering and elevating generations of journalists, writers, thinkers, and artists. Many of them later emerged as leading figures in Egyptian and Arab cultural and media landscapes.
By spotlighting this legacy, UMS underscores its own commitment to safeguarding national heritage, documenting cultural institutions, and bringing professionally crafted historical storytelling to modern audiences.
