مولانا

مولانا (2017)

A seemingly traditional journey of a young sheikh in a governmental mosque who moves from leading prayers to becoming a TV celebrity issuing "fatwas" that are accepted by millions who have become fans of his as a result of his courage and his attempts to deviate from the usual religious rhetoric in a society heavily influenced by fundamentalism. From Behind the scenes that exposes religion and authority struggle - Mawlana is a movie that defy boundaries.

Data de estreia
2017-01-04
TMDB
6.7 / 10 (16)
Duração
2 h 10 min
Géneros
Drama
Realizador
Magdy Ahmed Aly

Elenco

Curiosidades

  • Baseado em: Mawlana (novel)

Mawlana is a 2016 Egyptian film directed by Magdy Ahmed Ali, based on a novel written by journalist Ibrahim Eissa of the same name. The film follows the journey of a renowned television preacher from the historic Al-Azhar Islamic institution in Cairo as he attempts to balance his religious beliefs with the expectations and pressures from politicians, security agencies, and everyday temptations. The film examines the intricate and concerning relationship between the government, religious authorities, mass media, and Islamist extremism in Egypt.

Production

The film faced some remarks from the censorship authority but was ultimately allowed to be shown commercially to audiences aged 12 or older. Ali had initially wanted to adapt the novel into a television series, but secured the necessary funds to create a film instead. Several actors were convinced of the importance of the work and participated for free or in exchange for symbolic gains.

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