Majid Majidi, the first Iranian helmer nominated for the foreign-language film Oscar (for 1997’s “The Children of Heaven”), delivers his country’s most expensive film to date with the lumbering, ...

LOS ANGELES – The most expensive film ever produced in Iran, “Muhammad: The Messenger of God,” premiered Thursday to sold-out theaters after being delayed a day due to audio issues, Agence France ...

Since the 1979 Iranian revolution, the local film industry has not been known for trying to make blockbusters. But there is one exception, “Muhammad: The Messenger of God,” an epic directed by Majid ...

Courtesy of Noor-eTaban Film Co. Iran has selected “Muhammad: The Messenger of God,” the controversial blockbuster about the birth and rise of Islam directed by Majid Majidi, as its entry for the ...

ALLAHYAR, Iran – Here in this Persian replica of Mecca, built at the cost of millions of dollars, an Iranian film company is attempting to offer the world a literal glimpse of the Prophet Muhammad ...

In the epic film, which is part of a planned trilogy, Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi seeks to show prophet Muhammad's mercy and sympathy for all humankind Since plans for its production were announced ...

PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has selected “Muhammad: The Messenger of God”, the controversial blockbuster about the birth and rise of Islam directed by Majid Majidi as its candidate for the foreign-language ...

An epic about the birth of Islam is the biggest-budgeted Iranian film to date. By Sheri Linden Senior Copy Editor/Film Critic Best of the Fall Fests: THR’s Critics Picks ‘Two Pianos’ Review: François ...

Courtesy of Noor-eTaban Film Co. Since the 1979 Iranian revolution, the local film industry has not been known for trying to make blockbusters. But there is one exception, “Muhammad: The Messenger of ...