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This film is visually stunning, but not only that; it is rich with a wealth of spiritual allegory and symbolism that is elegantly, movingly done.

I found it easy to connect to the characters, particularly our main protagonists, Ishtar and Bab'aziz, who have a sweet symbiotic relationship: Bab'aziz is at the end of his life and blind, so young Ishtar guides his body through the world, while Bab'aziz guides her mind and soul through their development.

This film teaches that true wealth and beauty are vastly different from the worldly, fleshly versions we all learn about on Earth: If you could see Bab'aziz's soul, what would it look like? Perhaps like a strong, handsome, and wealthy prince.

The depictions in this movie of men and women in serenity, contemplation, and joy through their faith and seeking touched my heart, and I'm sure they would do the same for any person for whom spiritual development is a primary life goal. The 'great gathering' scene is spine-tingling.

"Bab'aziz..." is a very much like an oasis in the spiritually barren desert of this planet. I would encourage anyone who resonates with this review to seek shelter in it.

5 stars.

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And enchanting tale of the heart

Aaron Vlek | New York, NY United States | 12/07/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bab Aziz is a feast for the eyes, the ears, and most of all the heart. A small girl follows her elderly grandfather out into the desert of the soul in search of a gathering of dervishes, and what a gathering it is! But getting there, like life itself, is the transformative part, without which the arriving itself can never happen. This tale within a tale within a tale is sure to delight fans of Sufism, mysticism, great epic tales, and really good music. I saw this film four times the first week it was in theaters. Chances are, a lot of DVD viewers will view and re-view this enchanting visual epiphany often."

Magical, mystical, visually marvelous

Richard Smith | SE Michigan | 09/20/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bab'aziz had been so highly recommended to me by so many people that I fully expected to be disappointed. How could it be that good? But to my astonishment, it was and is that good. It works on so many levels. And repeated viewings bring further understanding, further "Oh!" moments, as previously overlooked meanings and linkages become clear. (Don't worry about missing them the first or second time; Bab'aziz will still be engrossing and memorable, with no feeling of having missed anything. The subsequent "Oh! moments are simply bonuses.) This most recent purchase of Bab'aziz was for a gift. I am confident of the reception my gift will receive."

"Arise O day, the atoms are dancing in molecular ecstasy....

Katherine Dickson | Maryneal, Texas United States | 04/04/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

""Bab Aziz: The Price Who Contemplated His Soul" is a mix of many stories ...some of which I still wonder why they are there. I love the basic story of the blind grandfather and his granddaughter and the teaching of faith and the beauty of death. The poem...or song..."Arise O day, the atoms are dancing in molecular esctasy. Come my love-let us go join with them. " is worth watching the movie. It is mind expanding to see how many ways people have to worship (sufism, mysticism etc.)"