Film, Video Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings

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Title: Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings
Summary: Hamid Rahmanian presented an innovative version of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh "The Epic of the Persian Kings" based on illustrations from thousands of Iranian, Mughal Indian, and Ottoman manuscripts.
Event Date: March 20, 2013
Notes: - Hamid Rahmanian is a graphic artist and filmmaker.
Related Resources: African & Middle Eastern Division: https://www.loc.gov/rr/amed/
Running Time: 45 minutes 28 seconds
Online Format: video; image; online text

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