The Ornament of the World(2019)
The Ornament of the World Synopsis
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.
The Ornament of the World (2019) is a documentary and history film directed by Michael Schwarz, released on November 19, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Reuven Firestone, David Levering Lewis, Jerrilynn D. Dodds and Frank Peters. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Schwarz
- Writers:
- Rhonda Collins, Jason Cohn, Michael Schwarz
- Producers:
- Michael Schwarz
- Cinematographer:
- Vicente Franco
- Composer:
- Jamshied Sharifi
- Production:
- Kikim Media
- Status:
- Released
The Ornament of the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Michael Schwarz, written by Rhonda Collins, Jason Cohn and Michael Schwarz, produced by Michael Schwarz.
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The Ornament of the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Ornament of the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ornament of the World online?
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The Ornament of the World (2019) is available to stream on PBS Living Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ornament of the World?
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The main cast of The Ornament of the World (2019) includes Reuven Firestone, David Levering Lewis, Jerrilynn D. Dodds, Frank Peters and María Rosa Menocal. The film was directed by Michael Schwarz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ornament of the World released?
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The Ornament of the World was released on November 19, 2019 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Ornament of the World worth watching?
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The Ornament of the World (2019) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.