# Muhammad: The Messenger of God (2015)

> A solemn Iranian religious epic portrays Muhammad’s birth and early years through the family, rivals, and communities surrounding sixth-century Mecca.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/197145

## Facts

- Runtime: 177 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Majid Majidi
- Cast: Mehdi Pakdel, Sareh Bayat, Mina Sadati, Alireza Shojanoori, Dariush Farhang, Mohsen Tanabandeh, Murat Şenol, Ali Ekber Diribaş
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3921314/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: solemn, contemplative, spiritual, historical film night, religious reflection

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