Catalog - The City Library

Format:

DVD, Videorecording, Projected Medium, Visual Materials

Title:

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].

Publisher, Date:

Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

digital optical

video file DVD video region 1

Summary:

In this 80-minute documentary, three 10-year old children leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world's most famous competitions, a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition. As the competition reaches its climax, Koran By Heart offers a compelling and nuanced glimpse into some of the pressures faced by the next generation of Muslims.

Subjects:

Qurʼan -- Recitation.

Qurʼan -- Memorizing.

Muslim children -- Religious life.

Contests -- Egypt -- Cairo.

Muslim children -- Religious life -- Senegal.

Muslim children -- Religious life -- Tajikistan.

Muslim children -- Religious life -- Maldives.

Islam -- Customs and practices.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Nonfiction films.