The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam Movie Review 2005

Account of 11th century poet-astronomer Omar Khayyam and his love triangle in 11th century Persia. First-time director Mashayekh intercuts an autobiographical tale of 12-year-old Kkayyam descendent Kamran (Echahly) in modern Houston. Respectable labor of love is an indie that looks quite epic. Unfortunately, the movie comes off more like an after-school special with a flair for bright costumes. Surprise cameo from Vanessa Redgrave sparks things only for as long as she's on the screen.

Distribution

Not Yet Released

Available on DVD
Running time 95 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Middle East, Adventure Drama, Period Piece, Romantic Triangles, Writers, Biopics: Writers, Religion, Politics, Islam

Screenplay

Kayvan Mashayekh, Belle Avery

Cast

Bruno Lastra, Moritz Bleibtreu, Rade Serbedzija, Vanessa Redgrave, C. Thomas Howell, Diane Baker, Christopher Simpson, Adam Echahly, Marie Espinosa

Cinematography

Dusan Joksimovic, Matt Cantrell

Director

Kayvan Mashayekh

Music

Elton Ahi

Other

Giles Khan, Duncan Burns, Jane Robinson, Giovanni Natalucci, Michelle Milosh

Producer

Kayvan Mashayeki, Sep Riahi, Belle Avery, Guide Co., Keeper Production, Arrival Pictures