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Song of God
“A film by Aref Mohammadi”
8.0 / 10• 2019• 1h 0m•NR• Persian
Documentary
Storyline
When an Iranian-Canadian filmmaker hears the story of Master Ghadamyar- a Kurdish 120-year-old Tanbur player, he takes off on a mission to discover more about this spiritual master's musical and enchanting life. The film follows his journey to Western Iran, where he unearths the ancient traditions and teachings of Ghadamyar's faith known as Yarsanism, and its relationship to the mysterious Tanbur as a meditative instrument. The film takes audiences on a musical and visual quest among rugged landscapes of Western Iran to experience undiscovered voices and spiritual awakening. We witness the collective prayer of Yarsani Tanburists, as a practice to maintain their spiritual identity and search for inner beauty.
Cast & Crew
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Salman Hosseini
Himself - composer
LeadDK
Donya Kamali
Herself - Tanbur Player
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Shapour Kamali
Himself - Tanbur Player
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Bahman Kazemi
Himself - Ethnomusicologyst (as Dr. Bahman Kazemi)
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Aref Mohammadi
Himself - Director
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Aref Mohammadi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Song of God is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
