Majid Majidi
Iranian epic 'Muhammad' aims to change image of Islam
A major new film about the childhood of the Prophet Muhammad cost an estimated $40 million and took more than seven years to complete The award-winning director of Iran?s most expensive ever film, ?Muhammad,? says he hopes it will improve Islam?s ?violent image,? but the religious epic risks angering many Muslims despite not showing the prophet?s face.
Iran film portrays the Prophet Muhammad, drawing criticism
Here in this Persian replica of Mecca, built at the cost of millions of dollars, an Iranian film company is attempting to offer the world a literal glimpse of the Prophet Muhammad despite traditional taboos against it.