Paradise

I randomly came across this movie on YouTube while looking for some Iranian movies. Wasn't sure exactly what to expect when I clicked on the thumbnail but I thoroughly enjoyed it and was touched.

The actors nailed it with their performances of religious theological talabehs (students). The movie included humour in addition to an overall nice message. It goes to show one can make a good movie without needing to constantly add nudity or violence. It would of however helped if they subtitled the German parts

I decided to watch this movie because I am learning Farsi. Looking at the IMDB Rating, I did not have high hopes but as you know that thess rating nowadays mean nothing. This movie contains comedy, emotions, unexplored perspectives and moral lessons. What else do you want? I am amazed at the people who have rated it so low. I recommend this movie to everyone who is looking for a humor and an insight into Irani culture and beauty.

Sunnism in Saudi Arabia was mentioned in a comment above, this is an incomplete definition. The religion of the Saudi Arabian state is Wahhabism, that is, radical Salafism, those who support terrorist organizations such as al-Qaeda. They are a minority among Sunnis and cannot represent the entire Sunnism. Shiite religious scholars state that all Muslims are brothers in religion, while non-Muslims are brothers in humanity by citing the Qur'an and the letter of Ali bin Abu Talib which was written to Malek Ashtar. Authorities like for example Sistani, Khamenei. As for the movie; I liked it very much. It's a fun, fluid and questioning movie. I think it contains bold criticisms of both Iran and the west. During a trip to the madrasah garden in Tabriz, my fiancee and I were warned not to take photos, too. Despite that, everyone was friendly and welcoming.