7 Recommended Family Films to Watch during Eid al-Fitr

Kapanlagi.com - Eid al-Fitr is just around the corner, but we still can't do many outdoor activities. This is because the Covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing. To comply with health protocols, we can find activities to do at home, one of which is watching films with our family. There are many recommended family films that you can watch.

One of the recommended family films that you can watch during Eid al-Fitr is Islamic-themed films. These Islamic-themed films not only entertain you during your leisure time, but also provide many lessons that you can learn from the following recommended family films.

Therefore, based on various sources, here are 7 recommended family films that you can watch during Eid al-Fitr. Let's check them out, KLovers.

1. CEMARA FAMILY

Cemara Family (credit: wikipedia)

The first recommended family film is titled CEMARA FAMILY. This film tells the story of a family who must strive and adapt to the challenges of life. The film CEMARA FAMILY can be a good choice because it shows how all problems can be overcome when the family stays united and compact.

The film CEMARA FAMILY was released in 2018 and is one of the popular films in Indonesia. With a simple and interesting story, CEMARA FAMILY deserves to be on your list of films to watch during the holiday season.

2. SEARCHING FOR THE CRESCENT

Finding the Crescent Moon (credit: wikipedia)

Then the next recommended family film is titled SEARCHING FOR THE CRESCENT. This film is one of the popular religious films in Indonesia. The film SEARCHING FOR THE CRESCENT, which was released in 2015, broadly tells the efforts of a man named Mahmud who disagrees with the unreasonable budget for searching the crescent moon.

In his journey to fight for what he believes in, Mahmud must continue to struggle, both with his son who has a different opinion and with the facts that previously shook him regarding the budget for the Isbat session. The story of the film SEARCHING FOR THE CRESCENT is very suitable to be watched with family. Its religious theme is neatly packaged with a strong family atmosphere, interesting conflicts, and warm interactions.

3. MOTHER WANTS TO GO ON HAJJ

Mother Wants to Go on Hajj (credit: wikipedia)

For those of you who love Indonesian films, then you will know about Reza Rahadian who always succeeds in the films he plays. And one of those films is titled MOTHER WANTS TO GO ON HAJJ. This Islamic-themed film was released in 2009. This film will be perfect to watch with family.

This film tells the story of Emak, an elderly woman who is patient, sincere, and full of kindness. She is just like other Muslims who really want to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. Unfortunately, Emak does not have the funds to fulfill her wish. Emak's daily life depends solely on the sales of cakes. This is where the story begins, with a very touching story.

4. ALI

ALI (credit: wikipedia)

Not only fictional stories, but you can also consider biographical films as one of the recommended family films to watch during Eid al-Fitr. ALI is a 2001 American biographical sports drama film written, produced, and directed by Michael Mann. The film tells the story of ten years in the life of boxer Muhammad Ali, portrayed by Will Smith.

Here, we will be taken deeper into getting to know Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer from the United States. And how Ali's story of converting to Islam, and continuing to be proud of the religion until the end of his life. There are many lessons we can learn from this film ALI, and it is very suitable to watch with our beloved family.

5. MALCOLM X

Malcolm X (credit: wikipedia)

Still with biographical films, this time there is also a Hollywood film titled MALCOLM X. This film tells many important events in MALCOLM X's life, from his criminal career, imprisonment, conversion to Islam, his service as a member of the Nation of Islam, and his disagreements with the organization, to his assassination on February 21, 1965.

This film will leave you in awe of MALCOLM X's extraordinary life. The film MALCOLM X was produced by Warner Bros and released in 1992. The actor who portrayed MALCOLM X, Denzel Washington, won the Best Actor award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. In 2010, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

6. FETIH 1453

Fetih 1453 (credit: wikipedia)

Then another family recommended film titled FETIH 1453. This film from Turkey has become a popular and legendary film for Muslims. How could it not be, this film tells the story of Sultan Mehmed II or known as Muhammad Al-Fatih who successfully captured Constantinople.

Directed by Faruk Aksoy and produced by Faruk Aksoy, Servet Aksoy, and Ayse Germen. The film was made for three years and released in different countries in 2012. One of them is the United States, France, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Germany, the Netherlands, Macedonia, Russia, Azerbaijan, South Korea, Japan, and several other countries.

7. BILAL: A NEW BREED OF HERO

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (credit: wikipedia)

And the last family-recommended film is titled BILAL: A NEW BREED OF HERO. For those of you who are looking for animated films, this one can be one of the must-watch films during the holiday. This film tells the story of Bilal ibn Rabah, who was the first muezzin and one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad.

The film BILAL: A NEW BREED OF HERO was released in 2015 and is one of the films from the United Arab Emirates. The film, which tells the story of Bilal's struggle with an interesting storyline, makes Bilal a strong, great, yet kind-hearted and forgiving hero.

Those are 7 family-recommended films that can be watched during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. You can spend the holiday with your family by watching entertaining and inspiring Islamic-themed films.

(kpl/dhm)