Germany / Aug 25, 2005
1h 54min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Knowledge is the Beginning is the story of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, where young Arabs and Jews perform and live side by side. It is a film about what music can do; the way it can transcend cultural barriers, bring people together, defeat prejudice and overcome religious and political differences. It also demonstrates the problems that crop up occasionally and how music can help people from different points of view find common ground. For Daniel Barenboim, founder of the ensemble, the orchestra is a symbol for what could be achieved in the Middle East.
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DocumentaryMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Knowledge Is the Beginning |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | العربية, English, Deutsch, עִבְרִית, Español |
| Production countries | Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | EuroArts, ZDF/Arte |
| Official site | knowledge-is-the-beginning.com |
| Release date | 25 agosto 2005 |
| Assistant directors | Paul Smaczny |
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