Sound of the Soul

Directed by Stephen Olsson

Release Year: 2005
Running time: 150
Country: U.S.
Language: English, Arabic, Persian, French with subtitles
Subjects:
$26.24 - Classroom Rights
MSRP: $34.98
$349.00 - With PPR
Directed by: Stephen Olsson
Crew: Padma Prakasha

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.

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