The Koran:
Back to the Origins
of the Book
By: Bruno Ulmer
(2010, 52 min)
Screens: Sunday, November 13th, 10:30 am
Synopsis:
Bruno Ulmer’s The Koran documents the story of the sacred Scriptures of Islam and looks at archeological investigations of the most ancient Koranic manuscripts in existence. The film briefly explains the content and organization of the Koran (Qur’an), and traces its history from its revelation to the prophet Mohammed through its role in uniting early Islamic empires spread throughout the Middle East, to the present-day devotion and practice of believers.
Director's Bio:
Bruno Ulmer started as a practicing physician and a visual artist. Prior to becoming a critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker, he worked for Danone’s Cultural and Humanitarian Sponsorship program and for a French communication agency.
