Al-Qadisiyya
Al-Qadisiyya

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Al-Qadisiyya

1981
Movie
160 min
Arabic

A historical epic about the battle of Qadiseya, which was helmed by the Arabian knight Saad Ibn Abi Waqas, and which enabled Muslims from conquering Persia in 636 A.D.

Insights

Director: Salah AbouseifGenres: Historical, War, Drama

Plot Summary

The film depicts the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, a pivotal event in the early Islamic conquests where Arab Muslim forces clashed with the Sasanian Persian Empire. It focuses on the strategic brilliance of the Muslim commanders, the valor of the soldiers, and the eventual triumph that led to the fall of the Sasanian Empire.

Critical Reception

Al-Qadisiyya is a significant historical epic from Iraqi cinema, known for its grand scale and portrayal of a crucial battle in Islamic history. While a patriotic endeavor, it is recognized for its cinematic ambition and detailed depiction of warfare.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its epic scope and historical reenactment.

  • Noted for its patriotic themes and portrayal of Islamic military history.

  • Recognized as a major production within Iraqi cinema.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by the Iraqi Ministry of Culture and Information and was a major state-sponsored project intended to commemorate a significant historical victory.

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