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Sound of the Soul (DVD)

Directed by : Stephen Olsson
Crew : Padma Prakasha
Available Date : 11/01/2009
Release Year : 2005
Running Time : 150
UPC : 718122516421
Country : U.S.
Language: English, Arabic, Persian, French with subtitles
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MSRP: $34.98
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SOUND OF THE SOUL is a compelling portrait of an Arab country where Muslims, Christians, and Jews have lived together in relative peace for centuries. Beautifully photographed during the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, the film presents unforgettable performances from groups from Morocco, Ireland, Russia, Afghanistan, Mauritania, the USA, Portugal and France, which carry viewers into what the film's Moroccan Sufi guide calls 'the hearing of the heart' - the essential Oneness at the core of all religions and faiths.

Product Extras :
  • Additional music performances, interviews with spiritual and political leaders on globalization, and interfaith discussions from Fez and the Tribeca Film Festival
  • Introduction to World Music, reactions from the Fez audience, and a visual tour of Fez and other Moroccan landscapes
  • Web and Rom features: Links and documents on world music, interfaith engagement, travel to Fez, and personal transformation
  • Bonus music CD featuring artists from the film
  • Stephen Olsson - Director
  • Padma Prakasha - Editor

Reviews

"A handsome documentary, intensely rhythmic and ecstatic." Variety

"The music you will see in this film is extraordinary, and its message of healing is extraordinary." - Peter Scarlet, Executive Director, Tribeca Film Festival

Awards

OFFICIAL SELECTION: Tribeca Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION: Sarajevo Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION: Jerusalem International Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION: Vancouver International Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION: Dubai International Film Festival

BEST DOCUMENTARY: Best of Festival, Santa Cruz Film Festival

BEST DOCUMENTARY: Mt. Shasta International Film Festival

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