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directed by Fariborz Saleh in 1982, centered around the Ashura event.The screening scheduled for Sunday will be followed by a review
The film was created amidst the hardships endured by its crew during the Iran-Iraq war, ultimately emerging as a remarkable work of Iranian
cinema.The film tells the story of Qays ibn Musahir al-Saidawi, who embarks on a journey to Kufa carrying a letter from Imam Hussein (AS),
Kufa, his journey took a devastating turn as he was apprehended by the agents of Ibn Ziyad
groundbreaking Iranian film that boldly addresses the Ashura event, making it the first of its kind
The mesmerizing story is as captivating as it is meaningful, and the inclusion of skilled actors, who have left their mark in diverse films
of the pre-Revolution era, adds a captivating allure to the movie.Saleh was able to present both positive and negative characters in the
story of the film to the audience by utilizing famous actors in pre-Revolution era films
who portrayed senior agents of Ibn Ziyad, added depth to the character portrayals
time.The Ashura event is one of the most dramatic historical occurrences
It marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with his 72 loyal
