Yusuf and Zulaikha
Mehdi ReisfiroozCast
Cüneyt Arkın Fourouzan Ali Zandi Taghi Zohuri Yasamin Mohammad Reza Rafi'i
Plot
The brothers of Yusuf (Joseph), jealous of their father Yaqub’s (Jacob's) love for him, throw him into a well. A caravan rescues Yusuf, and years later he is sold as a slave in the market of Egypt.
Sinekatalog’s take
A screen retelling of the old tale of Joseph, from jealous brothers and a well to a slave market in Egypt. It aims for reverence and spectacle with a modest touch. Mostly of interest to viewers curious about religious storytelling in early Iranian cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.2 / 10 (130 votes)
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