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Saint Mary is a iranien film of genre Drama directed by Shahriar Bahrani with Shabnam Gholikhani
Saint Mary (2001)
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Add to a movie listLength 1h54
Directed by Shahriar Bahrani
OriginIran
Themes Films about religion, Films about sexuality, Documentary films about religion, Films based on the Bible, Films about Islam, Portrayals of Jesus in film, Films about virginity
Rating69%
Saint Mary (Persian: مریم مقدس, also Maryam al-Muqaddasah, Maryam Moghaddas, Maryam Adhraa Maryam Al-Muqadasa; "The Honourable/Blessed Saint Mary") is a 2002 Iranian film by director Shahriar Bahrani, depicting the life of Mary mother of Jesus based on the Quran and Islamic tradition.
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In the year 16 BCE, the people of Jerusalem are awaiting the birth of the son of Imran. Instead of the much-anticipated "Messiah", a girl is born to Imran and Anna. The latter names her Mary, which means "Servant of God". At the age of six, Mary is presented at the Temple, and remains there under the protection of the priest Zechariah until she turns sixteen.Actors
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