Movies and TvShows featuring "medina" theme.

Halim and Mina, owners of a traditional caftan store in a Moroccan medina, hire a talented young apprentice. Mina realizes her husband's attraction to the apprentice and their relationship is tested.

The Lady of Heaven is a gripping story about the enduring power of faith and the sacrifices made for it. Set in medieval times, the film follows a young girl named Fatima who embarks on a dangerous journey to find her beloved husband, who has been taken captive by a brutal terrorist group. With the help of an Imam and revelations from the Quran, Fatima must summon the courage to face unimaginable challenges and bring hope to her people.

The Koran is one of the most important works ever written. For almost one billion people worldwide, it is the Holy Scripture, the word of God and his prophet. For others, it is a historical artifact that has left an indelible imprint on the world. DECODING THE PAST: SECRETS OF THE KORAN probes the heart of the work that many outside Islam find mysterious. This feature-length program examines the history of the verses and their implications for modern times, as well as the striking similarities and differences between the Koran and the Bible. Trace the influence of the Koran from the Golden Age of Islam to the modern rise of jihadism, and hear from top Islamic scholars and holy men as they share their insights into the work that lies at the foundation of one of the world's great religions. THE HISTORY CHANNEL provides the perfect guide to understanding the fundamental work that has shaped the Muslim faith for over 1,400 years, and will long continue to influence modern history.

Journey to Mecca is a historical drama set in the 1300s, following the journey of Ibn Battuta, a young scholar from Tangier, as he travels to Mecca. Battuta faces numerous challenges and encounters as he joins a caravan crossing the Arabian Peninsula, navigates the Nile River, and finally reaches Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. The movie provides insight into the richness of Arabic history, the cultural diversity of the region, and the significance of the pilgrimage to Mecca, known as Hajj.

Home alone in a deserted apartment building during the Christmas season, Maria is startled to receive a visit from a desperate man claiming to be her upstairs neighbor, whose apartment is being broken into by thieves.

Four women meet at Dar Joued on the eve of Independence. With different ages and social conditions, they are condemned to live together under the authority and injustice of their jailer: "El Jaida". They will share memories of the outside world, joy, emotions and distress of their daily lives.

As Gerard is shooting a documentary in Marrakesh, he turns his camera toward a young Moroccan boy: Saïd. A love story starts and it will bring Gerard all over Morocco. Through encounters, love adventures, youth's memories, Gerard tries to define his destiny so tied to Morocco.

On the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of the signing of the Bardo Treaty, this propaganda film celebrates France's modernizing action in Tunisia.