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Koran by Heart

Play trailer Poster for Koran by Heart 2011,  1h 17m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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More than 100 children from all over the world descend on Cairo to compete in an annual Koran-reciting contest.

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Sarah Boslaugh PopMatters Oct 4, 2012
8/10
Beautiful cinematography by Timothy Grucza and Frank-Peter Lehmann adds to the appeal of this well-constructed and thoughtful film. Go to Full Review
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Aug 3, 2011
4.5/5
Profiles of three very young participants in a prestigious Koran recitation contest in Cairo. Go to Full Review
Chris Barsanti PopMatters Apr 28, 2011
8/10
...everything needed for audience-grabbing drama. Go to Full Review
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Koran by Heart

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Greg Barker

Director

Julie Goldman

Producer

John Battsek

Producer

Greg Barker

Producer

David Grabias

Producer

Sheila Nevins

Executive Producer

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Koran by Heart

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Movie Info

Synopsis More than 100 children from all over the world descend on Cairo to compete in an annual Koran-reciting contest.
Director
Greg Barker
Producer
Julie Goldman, John Battsek, Greg Barker, David Grabias
Production Co
Motto Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 5, 2016
Runtime
1h 17m
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