Movies and TvShows featuring "al-andalus" theme.

A historical saga that follows the demise of the Umayyads in the East by the Abbasids in Khurasan, and the escape of Abd al-Rahman ibn Mu'awiya ibn Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik (Abd al-Rahman I) from the Abbasids. As it follows his journey till he reached Andalusia and how he came to ruling it.

The Builders of the Alhambra (2022) is a documentary movie that tells the story of one genius, two kings, and their dream to construct a building that will rival the heavens. With a focus on the Middle Ages, architecture, and the history of Granada, Spain, this film explores the art and architecture of the Alhambra, showcasing the skills of the middle-aged architect and the rich history of Spanish art and architecture. It takes viewers on a journey through the vibrant world of Al-Andalus and the intricate wonders of medieval architecture.

The story of the leader of the Umayyad Army, Tariq bin Ziyad, and his great conquests in the cities of Tangier, Ceuta and Toledo, all the way to the conquest of Andalusia, and his famous dispute with his commander Musa bin Nusair.

The Destiny is a film set in 12th-century Spain, following the life of an Arab philosopher who challenges the power-hungry religious sect by writing a controversial book. The story revolves around his struggles against censorship and book-banning, as well as his pursuit of knowledge and freedom of thought.

Manoel de Oliveira directs José Régio's historical epic of religious and political power struggles. King Sebastião plans to make Portugal the world's Fifth Empire.