Koran by heart : one chance to remember / HBO Documentary Films presents ; a Passion Pictures & Motto Pictures production ; in association with Artifact Studios ; produced in association with Prettybird Pictures ; a film by Greg Barker ; directed by Greg Barker ; produced by Julie Goldman [and others].
In this documentary, three 10-year-old children leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world’s most prestigious annual competitions held in Egypt, a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition. Up against much older students, these child...
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| Language: | English Undetermined |
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In English and other languages with English subtitles. |
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[United States?] :
HBO Home Entertainment,
2011.
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| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Video DVD |
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In this documentary, three 10-year-old children leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world’s most prestigious annual competitions held in Egypt, a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition. Up against much older students, these children have committed the 600 pages of the Koran to memory, and will put their skills to the test before the elite of the world’s Muslim community. |
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| Note: | Title from container. Originally produced in 2011. Videorecording. |
| Call Number: | BP188.3.C5 K67 2011 VideoDVD |
| Credits: | Director of photography, Frank-Peter Lehmann ; editor, Langdon F. Page ; music, Claude Chalhoub. |
| System Details: | DVD-R, NTSC; Dolby Digital; aspect ratio, 16:9. |