The Envoy

The Envoy (original title: Safīr) is a 1982 Iranian film directed and written by Fariborz Saleh and Keyhan Rahgozar. The film tells the story of the envoy of Imam Hussein (PBUH), who is assigned to deliver a letter from the Imam to the people of Kufa. The Envoy is a historical narrative of sacrifice, courage and resistance against tyranny. The main cast includes Faramarz Qaribian, Ezzatollah Moqaddami, Jalal Pishvaian, and Kazem Afrandnia.