Chanting of the Dunes

Director

Mokhless Al-Hariri

Location

Washington D.C.

Runtime

1:26:00

Genre

Documentary, Feature, Experimental

Synopsis

The film takes viewers on a dazzling journey through multiple countries during momentous world events that extend from the Levant in the 1920s to the U.S. and China in the 1990s. Chanting of the Dunes recounts the life of Wahbi Al-Hariri-Rifai who was an accomplished international artist, architect, archeologist, and author. The fascinating storyline, with his wife’s narration, is full of unexpected turns and is accompanied by a superb award-winning soundtrack.

Showtimes

Vesterheim, Friday 4:05pm;

Steyer Opera House, Hotel Winneshiek, Saturday 1:30pm