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[THREAD 
] Legendary Quran & Bible related 
+ Shia Islam specific related movies made in Iran 
.
All of these films are shown every year subtitled in English, Arabic, French etc. due to their mass appeal.
Personally, to me The Kingdom of Solomon is *chef's kiss*
] Legendary Quran & Bible related + Shia Islam specific related movies made in Iran .All of these films are shown every year subtitled in English, Arabic, French etc. due to their mass appeal.
Personally, to me The Kingdom of Solomon is *chef's kiss*
I've tried my absolute best to find the best pictures possible so it's took me quite a bit to make this so please do reshare if you've watched any of the below :)
P.S. find Iran's cinema stars who have played more than 1 movie in this list
P.S. find Iran's cinema stars who have played more than 1 movie in this list
Saint Mary / Maryam-e-nabi (Iran, 2002) based on the Islamic account of Mary, mother of Jesus.
The Messiah (Iran, 2007) based on the Islamic account of Jesus Christ.
Abraham: The Friend of God (Iran, 2008) based on the Islamic account of Prophet Abraham.
The Kingdom of Solomon / Molke Soleiman (Iran, 2010) based on the Islamic account of the Israelite Prophet-King Solomon.
The Men of Angelos / Mardane Angelos (Iran, 1997) based on the Islamic tradition of the Sleepers in the Cave described in Surah Al-Kahf.
P.S. though made in 1997 it has now been remade in HD due it being a timeless film
P.S. though made in 1997 it has now been remade in HD due it being a timeless film
Prophet Yusuf / Yousuf-e-Payambar (Iran, 2008) based on the Islamic account of the Prophet Joseph.
Muhammad: The Messenger of God (Iran, 2015) based on the early life of Muhammad.
This is Iran's latest & widely-praised release.
This is Iran's latest & widely-praised release.
The Ladder of the Sky (Iran, 2009) on Persian astronomer Jamshid Kashani.
Mokhtarnameh (Iran, 2010) on Mukhtar al-Thaqafi & the events surrounding Karbala.
Velayat-e Eshgh (Iran, 2000) on the life of the 8th Imam, Ali Reza.
The Noon of the 10th Day (Iran, 1988) on the Shia Muslim practice of Mourning on the 10th of Muharram.
Kufa's Martyr / Shaheed-e-Kufa (Iran, 1992) on the life of the first Imam, Ali bin Abi Talib.
The Loneliest Commander / Tanhatarin Sardar (Iran, 1997) on the arbitration between Muawiyah I and Hasan ibn Ali.
ending note: iranian people are 
so pretty
so pretty
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