In modern-day war-torn Mosul, as ISIS establishes a new caliphate, the mother of a small child, Leth (Gabriel Cartade) (Alben Cortois), is assassinated by an ISIS warrior while looking for a bookmark in his apartment. "May peace be with you, Lady Fatima." He then advises the youngster to flee. Lady of Heaven Afdah
An Iraqi soldier comes upon the youngster in the midst of the pandemonium and offers to take him to his grandma. Laith is sad and having nightmares after killing her mother, but her compassionate grandma soothed her by telling her the story of Fatima, Prophet Muhammad's only daughter.
Fatima, Muhammad and Khadijah's sole biological daughter (Shia Muslims believe Muhammad had four biological daughters; Sunni Muslims believe Muhammad had four biological daughters), is married to Muhammad's cousin Ali Talib. In the years that follow, tribal fights erupt, and rivalry between a girl and Fatima creates a difficult scenario.
Ali's fans think that if Ali dies, Ali and Fatima Mohammed will be his legal heirs. Indeed, they believe it is just what Muhammad desired. However, upon the Prophet's death in 632, certain members of the Muslim community determined that Abu Bakr, rather than Ali and his successors, should be recognized as the caliph or leader. Fatima died not long after her father, and following a land dispute with the caliph over her father's position, Fatima asked that her burial spot be covered; the location is still unknown.
According to the film, Fatima was Muhammad's cherished daughter, who was humble, loving, and obedient but not a dramatic example. According to certain reports I've read, he was incredibly loyal to his father, Islam, his family, and society, especially after Muhammad's death. Fatima tended to the injured in numerous wars before and after Muhammad's death (various epics), but this is not depicted in the film.
However, the film implies that she is an example of bravery and hope for Shia Muslims in the years following Muhammad's death, when terrorism and the long-running theological dispute continue to fire the community. Fatima's legacy appears to be a continuation of faith and consolation in the face of suffering for modern-day Shiites and Muslims who respect her. It explains why Laith's mother, Fatima, was murdered by an ISIS soldier. ISIS follows the Sunni branch of Islam and supports any Shia or Muslim who sees Fatima as a foe and a threat.
It's an intriguing film for a non-Muslim to see because most people don't know much about Islam. I adored Grandma and her grandson's characteristics. Gabriel Carted was excellent in the role of Lathe. Fatima remains a phantom figure since we are not permitted to see her face or the faces of other crucial individuals. There is no major character growth. As far as I recall, all of the performers had a British accent, which is usual in most biblical or historical films set in the Middle East, Arab nations, or other non-English speaking countries. Because the narrative takes place in the 7th century in the Arabian desert, men's apparel consists of costumes and shoes. Mike Brewster's cinematography is stunning.
War, extreme, obvious brutality and terrorism are all there and present in the video, providing an idea of who Fatima was and what she represented to Shia Muslims. I don't believe there are many fundamental sources in print (at least in English); this narrative, as it stands, is most likely based on oral tradition. Today, I believe it would be extremely easy to point to Muhammad's successor as the root of differences and conflicts. According to Khan's article, conflicts about historical realities that affect today's reality remain.
"Lady of Heaven" is a rare film on Islam, and it is maybe the film's best achievement. It is a work of devotion from the perspective of a Shia, rather than a historical play, as some might imagine. The grandma and her grandson's personalities are unmistakably reminiscent of Fatima's. Laith's mother, who is both beautiful and brave, is a Christian martyr.
"Following the Islamic tradition, no one represented a pious person throughout the shooting of this video," it is said at the opening and conclusion of the film. The divine personalities were portrayed using a one-of-a-kind blend of performers, in-camera effects, lighting, and visual effects.