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Hussein Who Said No

2014 · 160 min Drama History War
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet, faces an impossible choice: pledge allegiance to the usurper Yazid or defend the principles of justice, even if it leads to certain death. His small band of loyal followers, including women and children, finds itself trapped in the desert plains of Karbala, surrounded by the vast Umayyad army. The film meticulously portrays the final days before the decisive battle, filled with dialogues about faith, duty, and sacrifice that would shape the future of Islam. This is not merely a military conflict, but a clash of two worldviews—tyranny and spiritual purity.

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Original Title رستاخیز
Year 2014
Country Iran
Genre Drama, History, War
Director Ahmad Reza Darvish
Runtime 160 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (7 votes)

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"Rastakhiz" is an epic drama filmed with near-documentary meticulousness, where every frame breathes historical weight. Director Ahmad Reza Darabi avoids excessive pathos, letting the power of actions and clarity of ideas speak for themselves.

What lingers after viewing is not the spectacle of battle, but the profound ethical dilemma resolved not by the sword, but by unshakable fortitude of spirit. The film leaves a quiet yet resonant question about the price of principle in the face of absolute power. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ahmad Reza Darvish

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Desert dust, heavy pre-battle silences, the solemn quiet of prayer.

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