Koran by Heart

Koran by Heart (2011)

Documentary

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. Up against much older students, these youngsters 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 in Cairo, Egypt. In the midst of this intense international competition, the three young competitors –two boys from Senegal and Tajikistan, and one girl from the Maldives – face uncertain futures at home, as they are caught between fundamentalist and moderate visions of Islam. The children discuss their recitation techniques – with accompanying, completely improvised melodies – and talk about their nerves and excitement as they finally compete before a panel of judges.

Director: Greg Barker

Release Date: 2011-10-24
Status: Released
Run time: 90 min / 1:30

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Crew

Directing Greg Barker Director
Production Greg Barker Producer
Production Julie Goldman Producer
Production John Battsek Producer
Production David Grabias Producer
Editing Langdon Page Editor
Crew Timothy Grucza Cinematography
Crew Frank-Peter Lehmann Cinematography
Sound Steven Utt Sound Recordist
Production Sheila Nevins Executive Producer

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