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Koran by Heart

5.8(6)20111h 30m1

In this 80-minute documentary, three 10-year-old children leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world’s most famous competitions, a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition. Up against much older students, these youngsters have committed the 600 pages of the Koran to memory, and will put their skills to the test before the elite of the world’s Muslim community in Cairo, Egypt. In the midst of this intense international competition, the three young competitors –two boys from Senegal and Tajikistan, and one girl from the Maldives – face uncertain futures at home, as they are caught between fundamentalist and moderate visions of Islam. The children discuss their recitation techniques – with accompanying, completely improvised melodies – and talk about their nerves and excitement as they finally compete before a panel of judges.

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Status
Released
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Language
English
  • egypt
  • muslim
  • competition
  • koran

Behind the camera

Director

Greg Barker

Produced in

United States of America

Where to watch

Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Release dates

  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical24 Oct 2011
  • NorwayNO

    • TV1524 Oct 2011

Frequently asked questions

Koran by Heart was released on 24 October 2011.

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