Topic: 7th Century

Direction Moustapha Akkad

Cast Abdallah Gheith · Mouna Wasef · Hamdi Geiss · Ali Achmed Taram

Synopsis Al-risâlah (1976) is a notable film directed by Moustapha Akkad, which was produced in two distinct versions. One version is in English, starring Anthony Quinn, titled "The Message," while the other is in Arabic. This Arabic version, Al-risâlah (1976), offers...

Direction Moustapha Akkad

Cast Anthony Quinn · Irene Papas · Habib Ageli · Michael Ansara

Synopsis The Message (1977) is a grand historical drama that delves into the origins of the Islamic faith and the life of the prophet Mohammed, who, in line with Islamic beliefs, is neither seen nor heard throughout the film. Set in...

Direction Kim Kwang-shik

Cast Jo In-sung · Nam Joo-Hyuk · Kim Seol-Hyun · Park Sung-woong

Synopsis The Great Battle (2018) is a gripping historical epic that delves into the intense siege of Ansi Fortress. The narrative revolves around the heroic efforts of Yang Man-chun and his loyal Goguryeo soldiers as they face an overwhelming force of...

Direction Tsui Hark

Cast Mark Chao · Angelababy · Feng Shaofeng · Carina Lau

Synopsis Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013) follows the early adventures of Dee Renjie, a budding detective in the Imperial police force. In his inaugural case, Dee is tasked with unraveling the mystery behind a sea creature wreaking...

Direction Tsui Hark

Cast Mark Chao · Carina Lau · Lin Gengxin · Feng Shaofeng

Synopsis Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings (2018) follows the renowned investigator Dee Renjie as he navigates a complex web of intrigue and danger. Compelled to clear his name from false allegations leveled by Empress Wu, Dee must simultaneously unravel a...

Direction Tsui Hark

Cast Tony Leung Ka-Fai · Deng Chao · Carina Lau · Li Bingbing

Synopsis Detective Dee (2010) follows the story of a former investigator who is called back into service to unravel a sequence of baffling murders that jeopardize the coronation of Empress Wu. As the clock ticks down to the grand ceremony, the...

Direction Lee Joon-ik

Cast Jeong Jin-yeong · Lee Moon-sik · Ryu Seung-ryong · Sun Woo-Sun

Synopsis Battlefield Heroes (2011) is a historical drama set in the 7th century, chronicling a complex and comedic conflict among the Korean kingdoms of Silla, Goguryeo, and the Chinese Tang dynasty. The ambitious Silla kingdom forms an alliance with the Tang...

Direction Dino Risi

Cast Coluche · Michel Serrault · Ugo Tognazzi · Carole Bouquet

Direction Li Han-Hsiang

Cast Li Li-Hua · Yan Jun · Zhao Lei · Diana Chung-Wen Chang

Synopsis Empress Wu (1963) chronicles the life of Wu Tse-tien, a formidable Chinese empress who reigned during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-906). The narrative delves into her relentless pursuit to secure her position on the throne. In her quest for power,...

Direction Peter Bebjak · Michal Blasko · Sergey Sanin

Cast Juraj Loj · Polina Nosykhina · Tomas Mastalir · Jana Kvantiková

Direction Kiyun Sung

Synopsis Hero of the Age (S) (2019) is set in the year 645 AD, where the Chinese emperor Taizong, bearing the Mandate of Heaven, marches his vast armies to subjugate the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo. As the Chinese forces forge a...

Direction Hatem Alí

Cast Samer Ismail · Rakeen Saad · Hazem Zedan · Ghassan Massoud

Synopsis Farouk Omar (TV Series) (2012) delves into the transformative journey of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, the second Caliph of the Islamic State, exploring his life both before and after his profound embrace of Islam. The series meticulously portrays the pivotal moments...

Direction Kim Tae-Woo · Kim Geun-Hong

Cast Lee Seo-jin · Ahn Gil-kang · Jong-hwan Choi · Hyomin

Direction Lee Joon-ik

Cast Park Joong-hoon · Jeong Jin-yeong · Oh Ji-myeong · Kim Sun-a

Synopsis Once Upon a Time in the Battlefield (2003) is set in the tumultuous 600s, amidst the constant conflicts between the three kingdoms of Baekche, Koguryo, and Shilla, which together form the modern-day Korean peninsula. The ruler of Shilla, King Kim...

Direction Richard Rich

Synopsis Muhammad: The Last Prophet (2002) is a captivating animated feature crafted by Badr International under the direction of Richard Rich. This film had a restricted theatrical release in the United States and the United Kingdom. The narrative delves into the...

Direction Francis Nam

Cast John Do · Wen Zhuo · Hua Yujie · Yang Shu

Direction Jeremy Kagan

Cast Khigh Dhiegh · Oh Soon-tek · Miiko Taka · Irene Tsu

Synopsis Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders (TV) (1974) is set in 7th century China, where Judge Dee and his three wives find themselves in a Taoist monastery for the night while en route to a provincial center. The secluded monastery...

Direction Kim Soo-yong

Cast Kim Hee-kap · Choi Mu-ryong · Kim Ji-mee · Yang Hun

Synopsis Monkey King (1962) follows the tale of Sanzang, a Buddhist monk from the Tang dynasty, as he embarks on a spiritual quest to learn the teachings of Buddha. During his journey, he receives a divine directive from the King of...

Direction Mehmet Dinler

Cast Ahmet Mekin · Tijen Par · Oktar Durukan · Atif Kaptan

Direction Qian Yan-Qiu

Cast Liang Guanhua · Shuang Liu · Xin Jiang · Diana Pang