Medina (1972)
An extraordinary, lucid and lyrical documentary of Morocco, unique in that it conveys both the exterior and interior values of the country. "The richest, boldest and most subtly disciplined evocation of a place that I have ever seen on film. It is as if all the impulse toward lyrical pattern had found an objective correlative in the walls, the steps, the tiles, the dense calligraphic decoration, the shaded windows and veiled eyes of the city." – Roger Greespun, New York Times
Director: Scott Bartlett
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: February 19, 1972
Music: Donald Byrd
Country: Morocco, United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Medina about?
- An extraordinary, lucid and lyrical documentary of Morocco, unique in that it conveys both the exterior and interior values of the country. "The richest, boldest and most subtly disciplined evocation of a place that I have ever seen on film. It is as if all the impulse toward lyrical pattern had found an objective correlative in the walls, the steps, the tiles, the dense calligraphic decoration, the shaded windows and veiled eyes of the city." – Roger Greespun, New York Times
- Who directed Medina?
- Medina was directed by Scott Bartlett.
- How long is Medina?
- Medina has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Medina?
- Medina is a Documentary film.
- Where was Medina produced?
- Medina was produced in Morocco, United States of America.