Love and Devotion: from Persia and beyond (documentary trailer)

The depth of Persian literature, poetry and art, with tales of human and divine love, is showcased in this documentary featuring the staging of an international exhibition, a collaboration between two of the oldest institutions in their respective countries, the State Library of Victoria (Australia) and the Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford (UK) (video by Philippe Charluet). Travelling across the world for the first time, we explore the many rare manuscripts dating from the 13th to 18th centuries and experience the detail and beauty of Persian illumination, calligraphy and poetic stories dating back to antiquity, yet transcending time and place. [AI Persian subtitles available] #PersianManuscripts #Persia #Bodleian #documentary