Movies and TvShows featuring "islamic" theme.
A woman and her 5-year-old daughter travel to Iran to visit her husband's family, but she soon discovers that her husband has become violent and wants to keep their daughter in Iran against her will. She must find a way to escape with her daughter and return to America.
Men of Anjolos follows the lives of its residents as they navigate through the challenges of living during a transformative period in history. Uncover the secrets of a hidden cave and experience the influence of Islamic culture on the town.
The Mokhtar Narrative is a TV show set in the 7th century during the Umayyad Caliphate. It tells the story of Mokhtar al-Thaqafi, a revolutionary figure who played a significant role in the events leading up to the Battle of Karbala. The show delves into the civil war and the rise of the Shia sect of Islam. It offers insights into the culture, history, and religious dynamics of that era.
A misguided personal trainer struggles to clean up his life after he's sued by one of his clients, knocks up two women and suffers a major heart attack. Stars Jonathan Wade-Drahos, Ryan Bottiglieri, Bruce Dern.
A journalist, Mariane Pearl, desperately searches for her husband, Daniel, who is kidnapped by terrorists in Pakistan while investigating the connection between Al-Qaeda and 9/11.
Militant Islam enjoyed its first modern triumph with the arrival in power of Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran in 1979. In this series of three programmes, key figures tell the inside story.
Bitter Lake (2015) is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the intricate web of politics, manipulation, and control surrounding the conflicts in Afghanistan. With a focus on the Helmand Province, the film examines the oversimplification of the Afghan Civil War and its connection to September 11, 2001. Through a lens of fear and conflict-of-interest, it reveals the devastating consequences of the opium trade, the feedback loop of violence, and the role of the US in perpetuating the carnage. Bitter Lake exposes the influence of Gulf War politics, the arms industry, and financialization, shedding light on the impact of neoliberalism and the oil crisis. It uncovers the subterfuge, propaganda, and manipulation by Islamic fundamentalist groups and exposes the political myths perpetuated by the Big Lie. The film also explores the complex dynamics of assassination, the rise of Al-Qaeda and ISIS, and the role of crony capitalism. Through a lens of religious movements, it examines the theological doctrine, religious intolerance, and fundamentalism in ultraconservative Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia. Bitter Lake presents a compelling and eye-opening critique of the intertwined forces that have shaped Afghanistan and the global consequences of these events.
Made in France follows the story of a journalist who goes undercover to infiltrate a terrorist cell in France. As he gets deeper into the group, he uncovers a plot to carry out a major attack in Paris. With the clock ticking, he must try to stop the terrorists before it's too late.
The lifestyle, self-styling and political opinions of Chechen dictator Ramsan Kadyrov are examined in this documentary.
Girls of the Sun is a drama film set in Kurdistan that tells the story of a female war reporter who joins forces with a group of Kurdish female fighters to liberate their town from ISIS. The film explores themes of female empowerment, terrorism, and the consequences of war. With powerful performances and intense action sequences, Girls of the Sun is a gripping tale of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Inspired by a true story, a self-centered corporate lawyer is forced to take on a pro-bono case to help a young Afghan woman seek refuge from the tyrannical regime of the Taliban. Together the two women take on a brutal legal system to win asylum.
Occupation (2009) is a TV show set during the Iraq War. It follows the story of a British soldier who experiences cultural clashes, love, and loss in the midst of the conflict. The show delves into themes of war, relationships, and the struggle to maintain one's identity in a foreign land.
Ablution is a drama that follows the story of a young man in a wheelchair who faces personal and religious conflicts. As a Muslim living in a society that is not always accepting, he struggles with his identity, family conflicts, and the challenges of being in a wheelchair. The movie explores themes of acceptance, love, and finding one's own path amidst societal expectations.
When a new father suddenly loses his own dad, he is given an opportunity to travel back in time for an evening. With this chance, he hopes to reconcile and end things on a better note, creating a lasting bond between generations.
A Madrid detective is drawn into a violent case when he witnesses a murder and discovers evidence linking it to a drug cartel and a terrorist cell. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he must navigate complex relationships and navigate the dangerous underworld of terrorists and criminals to track down the killers and prevent a major terror attack.
Murdered by My Father tells the tragic story of a British-Asian family torn apart by an honor killing. When a father discovers his teenage daughter's secret relationship, he feels compelled to take extreme measures. The film explores themes of love, tradition, and the clash between generations.
Götz, the owner of an record shop in Berlin, Kreuzberg, is in love with Aylin.But Aylin is espoused to an turkey doctor named Tarkan. Götz and Aylin are fallin in love and they want to get married. Their Plans first get strong restistance from the turkish parents-in-law and also from the mother of Götz named Helena. Götz converting to the Islam and tries to get a true turk to marry Aylin at the end. After serveral problems and twists they get finally married.
