The Songs of the Prophet
A Musical Journey through the Lands and Voices of Islamic Music: Senegal, Egypt, Turkey...
Type (Documentaire / Documentaire fiction / Série documentaire)DocumentaryGenre en anglaisSociety & Economy CollectionIn the Choir of the SacredDirected by Mahmoud Ben MahmoudSupported by CNC, Communauté française de Belgique, MEDIA, ProcirepDistributed by Artline FilmsYear2002Duration21min
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From the extreme forms of Senegal to those of Egypt, passing through the scholarly music of Turkey, Mahmoud Ben Mahmoud takes us to the heart of the mystical universe of Sufism.
Aujourd'hui le Parisien
A fascinating documentary that revisits the musical expressions of Islam, from the recitations of the Quran to the mystical trances of the Sufis.
Les Inrockuptibles
A superb dive into the heart of mystical Islam, challenging certain preconceived notions about this religion, where the quest for the divine is expressed through celebration and festivity.
Télé Star
So many rhythms, poems, and instruments to make the Quran more enjoyable and enhance access to mystical ecstasy.
Le Soir
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