The Circles of Remembrance
Originally released in 2008. The Circles of Remembrance is a documentary/family film. directed by Shems Friedlander. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Circles of Remembrance is an 82 minute journey into what is usually a hidden world of Sufism. This documentary explores "zikr" ceremonies in Cairo, Istanbul, Morocco, and the U.S., along with interviews with some of the most prominent Sufi scholars and musicians, on the outer and secret meaning of the remembrance of God. Martin Lings, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Gai Eaton, Sheikh Ali Gomma, T.J. Winter,and Tosun Bayrak are among those interviewed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Egypt
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Archetype Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Circles of Remembrance about?
The Circles of Remembrance is an 82 minute journey into what is usually a hidden world of Sufism. This documentary explores "zikr" ceremonies in Cairo, Istanbul, Morocco, and the U.S., along with i...
Who directed The Circles of Remembrance?
The Circles of Remembrance was directed by Shems Friedlander.
How long is The Circles of Remembrance?
The Circles of Remembrance has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Circles of Remembrance released?
The Circles of Remembrance was released on November 15, 2008 in theaters.