The Kingdom of Solomon (film)
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The Kingdom of Solomon is an Iranian
religious/historical film trilogy, produced by Mojtaba Faravardeh and directed by Shahriar Bahrani
who has made Saint Mary before.
The Kingdom of Solomon was going to be released internationally on November 2010 after its screening in Iran, but due to some technicalities its global release has been delayed. The film tells the life story of Prophet Solomon
, the King of Israelites. It is mostly based on the Islamic accounts of Solomon
's prophetic life extracted from the Holy Qur'an
but it also draws upon parallels found in some Jewish texts.
(Dawud in Islamic texts) when he was 9. Following Prophet David's death, Solomon succeeds to the crown and God appoints him as a prophet. Requesting from God the establishment of a divine kingdom, Solomon takes the wind under his command and jinns
and demons
under his control.
Inviting rulers of the neighbouring lands to the monotheistic religion, Prophet Solomon continues his divine mission in as much as Balqis, the Queen of Sheba professes monotheism
. At the end, while leaning on his cane, Solomon bids farewell to the world, and the jinns and demons get out of reign and return to their own world.
For this to be fulfilled, he should face the world of the devils (jinns and demons), their materialization, and an imminent and cruel war with them.
Filled with disbelief and blasphemy, the heads of the different tribes of the Israelites reject his calls for help. When disaster strikes and the people get demonic and lunatic, barely can Solomon control the crisis. But as soon as the creatures take material form, he prays for God's help and favour to overcome their onslaught.
Solomon is announced by God in the Qur'an to have control over various elements, such as winds, to use them for different purposes including transportation. He travels to several territories and builds towers and monuments using the power of jinns. He also sets up a crystal palace in Jerusalem al-Quds. Then he meets the Queen of Sheba and, according to Islamic texts, introduces her into Islam ("submission to God").
- The best music Crystal Simorgh for Chan Kwong Wing
- The best Visual Effects Crystal Simorgh for Leo Lo
- The best Make up Crystal Simorgh for Saeed Malekan
- The best Sound Effects Crystal Simorgh for Kinson Tsang
- The best supporting actor Crystal Simorgh for Mahdi Faghih
's Award)
- The Festival’s Golden Plaque Award
- The Best Cloth Design Competence Golden Statue for Hamid Ghadirian
- The Best Production Design Competence Golden Statue for Hamid Ghadirian
- The Best Visual Effects Competence Golden Statue for Leo Lo
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
religious/historical film trilogy, produced by Mojtaba Faravardeh and directed by Shahriar Bahrani
Shahriar Bahrani
Iranian film director, Shahriar Bahrani -Selected filmography:* 2009: The Kingdom of Solomon* 2000: Saint Mary* 1997: Inverted world* 1993: The Attack to H-3* 1989: Not to mud water!...-References:...
who has made Saint Mary before.
The Kingdom of Solomon was going to be released internationally on November 2010 after its screening in Iran, but due to some technicalities its global release has been delayed. The film tells the life story of Prophet Solomon
Solomon
Solomon , according to the Book of Kings and the Book of Chronicles, a King of Israel and according to the Talmud one of the 48 prophets, is identified as the son of David, also called Jedidiah in 2 Samuel 12:25, and is described as the third king of the United Monarchy, and the final king before...
, the King of Israelites. It is mostly based on the Islamic accounts of Solomon
Solomon
Solomon , according to the Book of Kings and the Book of Chronicles, a King of Israel and according to the Talmud one of the 48 prophets, is identified as the son of David, also called Jedidiah in 2 Samuel 12:25, and is described as the third king of the United Monarchy, and the final king before...
's prophetic life extracted from the Holy Qur'an
Qur'an
The Quran , also transliterated Qur'an, Koran, Alcoran, Qur’ān, Coran, Kuran, and al-Qur’ān, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God . It is regarded widely as the finest piece of literature in the Arabic language...
but it also draws upon parallels found in some Jewish texts.
Plot
Solomon is a wise prophet selected as the crown prince by his father King DavidDavid
David was the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel according to the Hebrew Bible and, according to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, an ancestor of Jesus Christ through both Saint Joseph and Mary...
(Dawud in Islamic texts) when he was 9. Following Prophet David's death, Solomon succeeds to the crown and God appoints him as a prophet. Requesting from God the establishment of a divine kingdom, Solomon takes the wind under his command and jinns
Jinn
Jinn are supernatural beings in Arab folklore and Islamic teachings.Jinn may also refer to:* Jinn , a Japanese band* Qui-Gon Jinn, a character in the Star Wars universe...
and demons
Demon
call - 1347 531 7769 for more infoIn Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an "unclean spirit" which may cause demonic possession, to be addressed with an act of exorcism...
under his control.
Inviting rulers of the neighbouring lands to the monotheistic religion, Prophet Solomon continues his divine mission in as much as Balqis, the Queen of Sheba professes monotheism
Monotheism
Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one and only one god. Monotheism is characteristic of the Baha'i Faith, Christianity, Druzism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Samaritanism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism.While they profess the existence of only one deity, monotheistic religions may still...
. At the end, while leaning on his cane, Solomon bids farewell to the world, and the jinns and demons get out of reign and return to their own world.
Part one
Solomon, the prophet and king of Judah, asks God to grant him an ideal kingdom and a promised paradise not to be given to anyone until the end of the world.For this to be fulfilled, he should face the world of the devils (jinns and demons), their materialization, and an imminent and cruel war with them.
Filled with disbelief and blasphemy, the heads of the different tribes of the Israelites reject his calls for help. When disaster strikes and the people get demonic and lunatic, barely can Solomon control the crisis. But as soon as the creatures take material form, he prays for God's help and favour to overcome their onslaught.
Part two
Filming of this past has not begun yet but its production and casting is under review:Solomon is announced by God in the Qur'an to have control over various elements, such as winds, to use them for different purposes including transportation. He travels to several territories and builds towers and monuments using the power of jinns. He also sets up a crystal palace in Jerusalem al-Quds. Then he meets the Queen of Sheba and, according to Islamic texts, introduces her into Islam ("submission to God").
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Amin Zendegani Amin Zendegani Amin Zendegani is an Iranian actor and who starred as king Solomon in the film The Kingdom of Solomon. He also starred in the Persian series Mokhtar as Muslim ibn Aqeel.-References:... |
Solomon Solomon Solomon , according to the Book of Kings and the Book of Chronicles, a King of Israel and according to the Talmud one of the 48 prophets, is identified as the son of David, also called Jedidiah in 2 Samuel 12:25, and is described as the third king of the United Monarchy, and the final king before... |
| Mahmoud Pakniat | Yazar |
| Elham Hamidi Elham Hamidi Elham Hamidi is an Iranian actress. She acted in The Kingdom of Solomon film as Miriam.-Selected filmography:*2010: Mokhtar Nameh *2010: The Kingdom of Solomon*2009: Mahya*2008: Prophet Joseph*2007: Sargije*2006: Zir-e tigh... |
Miriam |
| Hossein Mahjoub | Assaf |
| Alireza Kamalinejad | Adonijah Adonijah Adonijah was the fourth son of King David according to the book of Samuel , which is contained in the Bible.-Life:After the death of his elder brothers Amnon and Absalom, he became heir-apparent to the throne, but Solomon, a younger brother, was preferred to him. Adonijah, however, when his father... |
| Zahra Saeedi | Michal Michal Michal was a daughter of Saul, king of Israel, who loved and became the wife of David, who later became king of Judah, and later still of the united Kingdom of Israel.... |
| Mehdi Faghih | Ara |
| Javad Taheri | Abshalom Absalom According to the Bible, Absalom or Avshalom was the third son of David, King of Israel with Maachah, daughter of Talmai, King of Geshur. describes him as the most handsome man in the kingdom... |
| Sirous Saber | Yoav (Joab) |
The 28th Fajr Film Festival 2010
At the 28th Fajr International Film Festival, “The Kingdom of Solomon” was nominated for 9awards in the National section and won 5Crystal Simorghs which are as follows:- The best music Crystal Simorgh for Chan Kwong Wing
- The best Visual Effects Crystal Simorgh for Leo Lo
- The best Make up Crystal Simorgh for Saeed Malekan
- The best Sound Effects Crystal Simorgh for Kinson Tsang
- The best supporting actor Crystal Simorgh for Mahdi Faghih
Beside Parts of International Fajr Film Festival
- The Golden Flag (Mustafa EghadMoustapha Akkad
Moustapha Akkad was a Syrian American film producer and director, best known for producing the series of Halloween films and directing Mohammad, Messenger of God and Lion of the Desert. He was killed along with his daughter Rima Akkad Monla in 2005 in Amman, Jordan by a suicide bomber.-Early life...
's Award)
- The Festival’s Golden Plaque Award
The 14th Iranian Cinema Celebration 2010
- The Best Cinematography Competence Golden Statue for Hamid Khozuee Abianeh- The Best Cloth Design Competence Golden Statue for Hamid Ghadirian
- The Best Production Design Competence Golden Statue for Hamid Ghadirian
- The Best Visual Effects Competence Golden Statue for Leo Lo