Koran by Heart

Every year, Cairo plays host to one of the most prestigious contests in the Islamic world, as over a hundred students from across the globe are invited to recite the complete contents of the Koran from memory. This documentary tracks the event from the perspective of three 10-year-old participants─boys from Senegal and Tajikistan, and a girl from the Maldives─tracking their intense preparations and illuminating the faith and pride that spurred them. 80 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.