Watch Al-Mughamara

Released in 1974, Al-Mughamara is a Syrian movie that documents the power struggle that occurred between the Vizier and the Caliphate. Across its 100 minute run, the film aims to give these historical events a more modern interpretation. The story begins with a guard who, though the promise of wealth and beautiful slave girls, agrees to help the Vizier win power. What he does not realize is that this choice all but guarantees his death. This movie is ideal for an audience of would-be historians who like exploring historical events but through the eyes of the people involved rather than sweeping political ideals.