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The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam

Play trailer Poster for The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam PG Released Jun 10, 2005 1h 35m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A 12-year-old (Adam Echahly) hears the story of his ancestor, the poet (Bruno Lastra) and mathematician whose "Rubaiyat" has delighted the world.
The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam

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Earnest to a fault, The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam is too reverent toward its subject to produce much in the way of entertaining historical drama.

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Drew Tillman Village Voice [A] plodding and pretentious historical drama. Mar 22, 2006 Full Review Keith Uhlich Slant Magazine Comes to us wrapped in hand-woven shawls of struggle and perseverance. Rated: 3/4 Jan 20, 2006 Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post The writing, acting and direction are so amateurish that the only thing you'll care about is escaping the theater. Rated: 1/4 Jan 13, 2006 Full Review Eric Monder Film Journal International A lovely-looking, capably made motion picture. Mar 1, 2007 Full Review Chelsea Bain Boston Herald Rated: 2/4 Oct 21, 2006 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4/5 Mar 21, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This was okay. It felt very low budget and while not "campy", a very whitewashed (and not historically accurate) view of Omar Khayyam's life. The structuring narrative for this movie was a very understated and touching bildungsroman, though, so that's my justification for the 3rd star. Depending on time and narrative bent, I believe this had potential to be very moving. Alas. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Dull story of personal heritage, although with plenty of heart. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member in yekam maram bara khayam gozshtam na baraye film! na dastan na kargardani ghavi bood,filmbardari va tadvin ke az kare daneshjooii ham zaeeftar bood! akharesham ke neshoon dad irania be jaye sag boz be ghalade mibandan va to kheime zendegi mikonan!!!!! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Dave Chappelle has said, "I wish I had more hands, so I could give this four thumbs down!" There is nothing closer to the truth after painfully watching The Keeper. There are many people who hate islamic histories. i do too because of to much exagerations even on this one the director kayvan gives so much unnecessary information about himself as narrator evenmore he talks sometimes Farsi instead English, and we all on wacthing don't know why :S One language in one time is always better if u dONT have any reason for this. Still i like the mopvie just got some irritating details, why anglo saxons do that movie instead arabian or farsian ones even instead Turkey??? i hate other european countries do art about anything about islam because they are not good to reflect exactly. i am sorry but i strongly hate anglo saxons as well :))) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Culturally inspiring Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member This was such a symbolic movie - not only did it deal with the legend, but also of how it relates to muslims today, especially in America, where they should strive to remember the roots, culture and traditions. This movie also raised the deal between fundamental and moderate islam. The really good acting, not overdone at all. And the places they showed in the movie were extremely breathtaking. Really good for a low-budget film. Omar Khayyam was really inspiring, and harrowing concerning relationship with Darya. Very recommendable. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A 12-year-old (Adam Echahly) hears the story of his ancestor, the poet (Bruno Lastra) and mathematician whose "Rubaiyat" has delighted the world.
Director
Kayvan Mashayekh
Producer
Kayvan Mashayekh, Sep Riahi, Belle Avery
Screenwriter
Kayvan Mashayekh, Belle Avery
Distributor
Arrival Pictures
Production Co
Guide Company Films Inc.
Rating
PG (Scene of Sensuality|Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 10, 2005, Original
Box Office (Gross USA)
$224.5K
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)