The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam (2005) ( Omar ) ( The Keeper )

The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam (2005) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Omar
Alternate Title: The Keeper
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Moscow International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
German ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
94 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2005 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Kayvan Mashayekh

Written By:
Belle Avery
Kayvan Mashayekh

Actors:
Vanessa Redgrave ..... The Heiress
Moritz Bleibtreu ..... Malikshah
Rade Serbedzija ..... Imam Muaffak
Bruno Lastra ..... Omar Khayyam
Christopher Simpson ..... Hassan Sabbah
Kevin Anding ..... Timmy
Diane Baker ..... Miss Taylor
Puya Behinaein ..... Nader
Daniel Black ..... Young Omar
Richard Dillard ..... Mr. Saxon
Adam Echahly ..... Kamran
Marie Espinosa ..... Darya
Raushan Gaiziev ..... Deneb
Carlena Gower ..... Laura
Sarah Hadaway ..... Omar's Mother
C. Thomas Howell ..... Coach Fielding
Dariush Iran Nezhad ..... Grandfather (as Darius Irannejat)
Hanane Joumal-Echahly ..... Shahin
Andy Madadian ..... Ali Ben-Sabbah
Layla Lauren Mashayekh ..... Nessa
Yasmin Paige ..... Young Darya
Shani Rigsbee ..... Court Entertainer
Shahurad Vossughi ..... Mansour (as Shahrad Vossoughi)
Apik Youssefian ..... Grandmother

Synopsis:

Kamran is a 12 year old boy in the present day who discovers that his ancestor is the 11th Century Mathematician, Astronomer, Poet of Persia, Omar Khayyam. The story has been passed down in his family from one generation to another, and now it is his responsibility to keep the story alive for future generations. The film takes us from the modern day to the epic past where the relationship between Omar Khayyam, Hassan Sabbah (the original creator of the sect of Assassins) and their mutual love for a beautiful woman separate them from their eternal bond of friendship. Filmed almost entirely on location in Samarkand and Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

When 12-year-old Kamran (Adam Echahly) discovers that his ancestor, Omar Khayyam (Bruno Lastra), was a trailblazing 11th century mathematician, astronomer and poet, he vows to keep Omar's legend alive by passing down his epic history. Through imaginative flashback footage, this touching historical drama chronicles the trials and triumphs of a proud Persian family. The international cast includes Vanessa Redgrave and Moritz Bleibtreu.

The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam is an independently-released drama film about the life of the famous Persian intellectual Omar Khayyám. It was directed by Kayvan Mashayekh and stars Vanessa Redgrave and Moritz Bleibtreu.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 25 May, 2011.

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