Yusuf Payambar

The life of prophet Joseph aka Yusuf got an epic treatment from Iranian director Farajullah Salahshur. The story follows in depth and detail the life of Yusuf as the favorite son of Prophet Jakob aka Yaqub who's sold to slavery by his brothers only to become one of the most powerful men in Egypt. It's one of the most spectacular stories in the holy books of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The film gives the Islamic aspect of the story which differs from the other books, specially in the treatment of Potiphar's wife Zuleikha whose love for Yusuf is legendary in the Islamic world by ignored in the other books. Despite its shortcomings and flaws due to censorship, length and production values, it's a profound and emotional film that explores themes of love, faith, hope, lust and trust amongst others with a clear understanding of the religious story with the cultural context. The most complex character is Zuleikha which is the beating heart of this epic film. The talented cast includes Mostafa Zamani as Yusuf and Katayoon Riahi as Zuleikha amongst others. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.