The Faith
Classics
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18m
ایمان
Directed by Hossein Torabi • 1970 • Iran
A documentary about traditions, pilgrimage and faith revolving around the tomb of the 7th Shi'a Imam – Imam Reza – with stunning images of inside the tomb complex.
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اصفهان
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گلاب قمصر
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دبی مروارید خلیج فارس
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