Must See Places Of The World Mystic Lands

Product Description DVD 1: Greece: Isle of Revelation - In this land, the spirit and the gods of old are part of culture and life. Yet, devotion to Orthodox Christianity is a constant in the lives of nearly all Greek people. Egypt: Cycle of Life - Egypt is a collage of conflicting sights and sounds, but an affirming belief in the Muslim god, Allah, unites the majority of people. Within lavish tombs buried beneath the desert, we discover ancient secrets of a great civilization. Jerusalem: Mosaic of Faith - 3 great faiths of the modern world converge in Jerusalem; a spiritual crossroads for the devout, and a wellspring of all that is sacred to Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Mystic Iran - Academy Award-Nominee Shohreh Aghadashloo (House of Sand and Fog, 24) narrates this documentary that chronicles filmmaker Aryana Farshads spiritual odyssey deep into the heart of her native Iran. From the womens chamber of the Great Mosque, to the temple-caves in the land of Zarathustra, to the sacred dance of the Dervishes in Kurdistan, she gained access to religious ceremonies and locations never before seen by the outside world. Winner: Audience Favorite Award-Noor Film Festival. Extra Feature: Inside Iran Today - Archival footage, artwork, and artifacts chronicle Irans tumultuous past, while recent footage reveals how ancient traditions and modern ways coexist. DVD 2: The Taj Mahal: Heaven on Earth - In India, the search for lifes meaning takes many paths. The symbol of this intensely spiritual country is the Taj Mahal, considered by many to be the most beautiful building in the world. This exquisitely photographed program also explores the ghost city Fatehpur Sikri. Varanasi: City of Light - This fascinating program explores the Hindu odyssey from birth to death to rebirth, and the beliefs, rituals, and ceremonies observed in the Hindus journey toward enlightenment. DVD 3: Peru: Kingdom of the Clouds - Discover the secrets of the ancient Inca nation among the ruins of Machu Pic..y make daily visits to such historic religious sites as the stunning Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon - The image of Bhutan as a mythical Shangri-La still exists. Here, Buddhism is more than a religion, and worship to Lord Buddha permeates every aspect of life in an ancient world of magic and mystery that is nearly untouched by the modern age. DVD 6: Anasazi: The Ancient Ones - Through oral traditions and the discovery and exploration of crumbled cities and villages, the story of the Anasazi is only beginning to unfold. Haiti: Dance of the Spirit - Stereotyped as sinister and bizarre, Voodoo is a blend of west African beliefs and Roman Catholicism. Visually arresting dance and drumming ceremonies demonstrate the intricacies of this religion. Bonus Program: Directors Commentary - Series director Mr. Chip Duncan reflects on the inspiration behind Mystic Lands. About the Actor Shohreh Aghdashloo - Shohreh achieved nationwide stardom in her homeland of Iran, starring in some prominent pictures such as The Report (1977) directed by the renowned Abbas Kiarostami, which won critics awards at the Moscow Film Festival. In 1978, she won wider acclaim and established herself as one of Irans leading ladies with Desiderium (1978) directed by the late Ali Hatami. During the 1978 Islamic revolution, Aghdashloo left Iran for England, to complete her education. Her interest in politics and her concern for social injustice in the world would lead her to receive a Bachelors degree in International Relations. She continued to pursue her acting career, which eventually brought her to Los Angeles, California in 1987. She went on to marry actor/playwright Houshang Touzie, performing in a number of his plays, successfully taking them to national and international stages. However, this was not easy getting work in Hollywood as a Middle Eastern actress with an accent; she had roles in some decent, though not great, films, including Twenty Bucks (1993), Surviv