Love and Devotion - Documentary Trailer

The long tradition of Persian literature, poetry and arts of the book is showcased in an international exhibition, 'Love and Devotion: From Persia and Beyond', an exclusive collaboration between two of the oldest institutions of their kind in their respective countries, the State Library of Victoria and the Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford. Traveling to Australia for the first time, 60 rare manuscripts dating from the 13th to 18th centuries are put on display for us to experience the detail and beauty of Persian illumination, calligraphy and poetic stories that date back to antiquity yet transcend time and place. Within this setting, a precious window is opened - a unique opportunity to explore this extraordinarily rich culture and its dialogue with Western literature. The music is by Alireza Ghorbani from his Album 'Les Chants Brulés' from Accords Croisés ( http://www.accords-croises.com ). Developed with the assistance of Film Victoria.

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Film & Animation

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