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Director: Nacer Khemir
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From Time Out New York
A blind man (Shahinkhou) and his young granddaughter (Hamid) wander the desert in search of a gathering of dervishes in this lyrical film shot mostly in the sands of Tunisia. On their way, they meet a number of fellow travelers with stories to tell, and the old man spins a tale of his own about a young prince who became transfixed by his own reflection. The movie never gains much narrative momentum and the religious elements remain a bit obscure to the uninitiated, but the fine Sufi music and skillfully crafted images make for pleasant-enough viewing.Author: Joshua Land
Time Out New York Issue 645: February 7-13,2008
Cast & crew
Director: Nacer Khemir
Cast: Parviz Shahinkhou, Maryam Hamid, Hossein Panahi full cast
Duration: 96 mins
US Release: May 11 2006
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