The Ornament of the World
Filmed in Cordoba, Granada, Seville, and Toledo, this documentary retraces the 800-year period in medieval Spain when Muslims, Christians, and Jews forged a common cultural identity that frequently transcended their religious differences, revealing what made this rare and fruitful collaboration possible, and what ultimately tore it apart.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Director | Michael Schwarz |
| Runtime | 116 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.8/10 (4 votes) |
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The Ornament of the World is a very strong film rated 7.8/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
Released in 2019, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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🎭 Cast
Reuven Firestone
Himself (Hebrew Union College)
David Levering Lewis
Himself (New York University)
Jerrilynn D. Dodds
Herself (Sarah Lawrence College)
Frank Peters
Himself (New York University)
María Rosa Menocal
Herself (Author, The Ornament of the World)
D. Fairchild Ruggles
Herself (Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Abigail Balbale
Herself (New York University)
Adnan Husain
Himself (Queen's University)
Teofilo Ruiz
Himself (Univ. of California, Los Angeles)
Dwight Reynolds
Himself (Univ. of California, Santa Barbara)
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