# Resurrection (2014)

> An Iranian historical epic transforms the Battle of Karbala into a solemn meditation on faith, resistance, and sacred martyrdom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/443340

## Facts

- Runtime: 160 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Ahmad Reza Darvish
- Cast: Babak Hamidian, Arash Aasefi, Hassan Pourshirazi, Farhad Ghaemian, Pouria Poursorkh, Bahador Zamani, Jamal Soleiman, Yavar Ahmadifar
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3531496/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: solemn, mournful, devotional, religious observance, historical film marathon

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of faith and sacrifice during a pivotal moment in Islamic history.

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