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Mystic Iran: The Unseen World
The Program
Mystic Iran: The Unseen World is a look at the country once known as the heart of the
And just as it's getting interesting... it's over. This is a fifty-one minute presentation, a hint of an essence, introductory passages to an ancient world filled with life, history, conflict, and culture that requires much more time than what is allotted on this disc. Mystic Iran: The Unseen World is a fascinating and worthwhile program that should be expanded into a longer format: a mini-series, a series of specials, etc., but as a single DVD I find the package slightly lacking.
The DVD
Video:
Mystic Iran: The Unseen World was originally shot on videotape, and is presented in its original 1.33:1 full frame aspect ratio. The presentation is acceptable, but not without its flaws. There is a fair amount of shimmering and video noise throughout the presentation. Contrasts are reasonable but not quite as pronounced as they should be, while colors often appear slightly drab and lifeless. The presentation isn't flawless, but it presents an overall acceptable (if not exceptional) representation of the video.
Audio:
The audio is presented in monaural Dolby Digital 2.0. While the dialog comes across reasonably warm and natural sounding, the score sounds a little thin at times. Otherwise, the audio mix is reasonable and suits the presentation quite well.
Extras:
The DVD contains previews for The Circle, Maryam, and Marooned in Iraq, a DVD Offer for 10% of your first order from The Video Collection, Weblinks to Aryana Farshad's official web site, Irandokht, Planet Pictures, and Wellspring, and the DVD production credits.
Final Thoughts
I want more of Mystic Iran: The Unseen World! The material included on this disc is extremely compelling, bringing the Western viewer into a world seldom (if ever) seen. As a big admirer of the poetry of Jelaluddin Rumi, I was especially transfixed and mesmerized by the extensive segments devoted to the whirling dervishes. But the program remains too short. As it stands, Mystic Iran: The Unseen World is a fine program that deserves to be seen, but the DVD lacks too much content to justify its $25 retail cost.
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