Mokhtarnameh

Mokhtarnameh has been the undisputed champion of Iranian TV.

Despite all the problems of censorship and meeting arbitrary thresholds imposed by the state TV, and the narrow minded criticism from few critics, it remains watchable even today, after multiple airings every year around the same occasions. It also tailors itself to a broader audience with its non-religion-specific appeal. What keeps you interested is well-balanced so as not to be exclusively and neither be devoid of any cultural background.

The most gripping part is the brilliant well-thought screenplay, so Shakespearean I'd dare say it fares quite well in comparison to timeless renowned TV shows starring the best of Hollywood.

I wish we, as Iranians, got more of this. I wish filmmakers and TV producers put more effort into their work than the hollow mediocre cash grab that everything seems to be nowadays. I wish every show was a Mokhtarnameh.

Mokhtar proved everyone can be looklike Imam hossein in Ashura The lesson of this part of history is the worst people are people who do wrong and makeup that wrong looklike right they are look like a coin who one side of it is picture of god and other side is evil wise persons see the evil and stupids see the god cause they come with cloth of humanity honesty and god but all they done is what evil do and the one who make them be effective are people who see the evil behavior but be quiet because of stupid reasons There are 1000 reasons for running away of truth But one reason is enough for action correctly.

Epic series about tragic death of imam Hussain with brilliant act of Fariborz Arabnia.

The war scenes are extraordinary, keeping in mind that Iran's movie industry is 10 years behind Hollywood, technologically. I watch Mokhtarnaame every week and enjoy it. You may find it on YouTube and/or www.soltanworld.com.

I think the series have a message to Iranian people. Watch and listen closely. You may hear the message too.

Some tips: " Imam Hossein (AS) is called MORTAD by Yazid's people. Meaning he doesn't believe in God." " Whomever speaks against the government, will be killed or put behind bars." and many other things.

SOUNDS familiar????

MOKHTARNAMEH is a romance drama, and a bloody tragedy. Scenes, cinematography and special effects have been done with finesse. The strength of the film is the skillfully written dialogues of actors. The author's deep impression of historical events and the artistic narrative of historical gray tales brings your trust in the film. If you are ready to understand "Imam Hussein's great Ashoura movement", I invite you to see this fascinating series.