Ad Astra: Cinematic Hypnotism
“Ad Astra” is a film that possesses similar beats to sci-fi classics, falling into the realm of cinematic hypnotism, and pulling us in with its mysteriously intoxicating identity.

During the Turkish occupation of the city of Kufa, there was an imam in the city called Juha, who called on the people to be guided and to always follow the straight path. Therefore, his method was to address the people, explaining the disadvantages of this occupation. Therefore, the Turkish ruler saw that Juha had become one of the rioters against them, so he ordered his dismissal from his work as an imam. Rather, he goes so far as to arrest and imprison him, and after a while orders his release, but he still continues his struggle against injustice and oppression.
“Ad Astra” is a film that possesses similar beats to sci-fi classics, falling into the realm of cinematic hypnotism, and pulling us in with its mysteriously intoxicating identity.
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