Sunday, September 21, 2008

Cool Movies on Islam/Muslims

Just thought of putting some links here for quick reference:

1. The Message (Perhaps the only movie made on Muhammed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gsJv6Kus6A

Mohammad, Messenger of God (retitled The Message for U.S. release) is a 1977 film directed by Moustapha Akkad, chronicling the life and times of the Prophet of IslamMuhammad. Released in both the Arabic language and the English language (Arabic name is الرسالة--English: Ar Risalah), Mohammad, Messenger of God serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.

The film follows the years in which Muhammad is actively pursuing his role as the Prophet of Islam starting with the early years in Mecca in which the Muslims were persecuted, the exodus to Medina and ending with the Muslims' triumphant return to Mecca. A number of crucial events, such as the Battle of Badr and Battle of Uhud are depicted, and the majority of the story is told from the point-of-view of peripheral individuals such asHamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib (Muhammad's uncle), Abu Sufyan (the leader of Mecca) and Hind bint Utbah (an enemy of Islam).
 
2. Saint Mary - The English Movie (Muslim's view. Made by Iranians)
    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=150025365641904314
or
    In 11 parts
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDCnzwgw8XE


Saint Mary is a 2007 Iranian film, from Islamic Republic of Iran, by Iranian director Shahriar Bahrani or Shahriar Bohrani, depicting the life of Mary mother of Jesus from classical Islamic readings.

It was filmed in Persian but has been dubbed into English[1] and there is also another version with English subtitles[2].



3. Muhammad the Last Prophet (Kids Cartoon)
http://islambase.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=461&Itemid=183

Comments are welcome.