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Oman - The Treasure of Mudhmar (2018)
Directed by Cédric Robion
“The Hidden Empire Beneath the Arabian Desert”
Documentary, History · 52m
To the east of the Arabian desert, an ancient culture developed; and it attainted the sophistication of its civilized neighbours in Mesopotamia & Iran. The extreme aridity of the spot, combined with the strictness of religious prohibitions, discouraged archaeologists for a long period of time. Only recently, a group of French scientists initiated a large-span excavation. Their aim is to comprehend how this society succeeded to prosper, despite a natural environment so hostile to any conditions of life. The answer seems to be the refinement of a revolutionary, water management technique. Yet beyond such technical prowess, this documentary provides a unique look to discover a unique way of life; but also the pre-Islamic religious beliefs of this milieu.
Cast
Damien Boisseau
Crew
- Director
- Cédric Robion
- Writer
- David Rosanis
- Editor
- Emmanuelle Jay, Cédric Robion
- Producer
- Blanche Guichou
Details
- Release date
- 2018-09-16
- Runtime
- 52m
- Genres
- Documentary, History
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Countries
- Oman, France
- Production
- Agat Films & Compagnie, Planète+