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Yusuf and Zulaikha 1968 یوسف و زلیخا

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.

Countries Iran , Turkey
Production Countries Iran , Turkey
Language Persian
Spoken Language Persian
Gneres Drama , History , Romance
Production Companies Erler Film , Pars Film , Roodaki film
Release Date 19 December 1968
117 mins