Publication
Imprint: Fayetteville, AR : Hannover House, c2006. Context: Originally produced as a motion picture in 2005. Responsibility: GCF ; written & directed by Kayvan Mashayekh ; produced by Sep Riahi, Kayvan Mashayekh ; screenwriter/producer, Belle Avery. Credits: Cinematography, Matthew Cantrell, Dusan Joksimovic ; editor, Duncan Burns ; music, Elton Ahi. Performer(s): Adam Echahly, Bruno Lastra, Moritz Bleibtreu, Rade Sherbedgia, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Simpson, C. Thomas Howell. OCLC Number: 70004265. Language: English and Persian with English subtitles; optional subtitles in English, Persian and Spanish; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. Physical: 1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. Features: Special features: director's commentary; interview with Dr. Mehdi Aminrazavi; U.S. theatrical trailer; In search of Omar: the making of The keeper; Beyond the silk road, with production designer Michelle Milosh; "From here to beyond," music video written & performed by Shani Rigsbee. DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescrren (1.85:1); Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby surround 2.0.
Call number
DVD / Front Desk
Original publication date
2005
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Named Person: Omar Khayyam : Ḥasan ibn al-Ṣabbāḥ .
Description: The life and trials of legendary poet, mathmetician, astronomer and warrior Omar Khayyam is told in this epic adventure praised by many of the nation's top film critics. Shot in English, this film transports the viewer to 11th century Persia, and delves into the roots of the forming Islam philosophy, and the split between pacifist Muslims and jihadists that resonates to this day. Featuring stunning locations and epic battles, set against a story of romance and intellectual discovery, "THE KEEPER" will appeal to broad audiences, especially fans of "Gladiator", "Braveheart" or "Kingdom of Heaven."
FY2012 / jvsn
Description: The life and trials of legendary poet, mathmetician, astronomer and warrior Omar Khayyam is told in this epic adventure praised by many of the nation's top film critics. Shot in English, this film transports the viewer to 11th century Persia, and delves into the roots of the forming Islam philosophy, and the split between pacifist Muslims and jihadists that resonates to this day. Featuring stunning locations and epic battles, set against a story of romance and intellectual discovery, "THE KEEPER" will appeal to broad audiences, especially fans of "Gladiator", "Braveheart" or "Kingdom of Heaven."
FY2012 / jvsn
Physical description
4.75 inches
Language
Original language
English