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یوسف و زلیخا

  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance
Confirmed1968-12-197.51.0Trakt

The brothers of Yusuf (Joseph), jealous of their father Yaqub’s (Jacob's) love for him, throw him into a well. A caravan rescues Yusuf, and years later he is sold as a slave in the market of Egypt. Zulaikha, Yusuf's owner, falls in love with him, and after an incident, the Aziz of Egypt (Zulaikha’s husband) has him imprisoned. Seven years later, Yusuf is released due to his interpretation of the Pharaoh’s dream and rises to the rank of Aziz of Egypt.

Yusuf and Zulaikha is a 1968 historical drama film based on the Islamic and Biblical account of Prophet Joseph's life. Released in December 1968, the film chronicles Joseph's journey from betrayal by his brothers through slavery in Egypt to his rise as a powerful figure in the Pharaoh's court, featuring his complicated relationship with Zulaikha, his master's wife.

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1968-12-19

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When was Yusuf and Zulaikha released?

The film was released on December 19, 1968.

What is the film's plot about?

It tells the story of Joseph (Yusuf) after his jealous brothers throw him into a well; he is later sold into slavery in Egypt where his owner's wife Zulaikha falls in love with him, leading to his imprisonment and eventual rise to power as the Aziz of Egypt.

What genres does the film belong to?

Yusuf and Zulaikha is a drama, history, and romance film drawing from religious and historical traditions.

Is this film still available to watch?

Yes, the film was released in 1968 and may be available through classic film collections, archives, or specialty streaming services that feature historical cinema.

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