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2017 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by Sara Ferro

The Ritman Library - Amsterdam

Synopsis

Discover a library with over 23.000 books in the fields of Alchemy, Hermetica, Cabala, Magic, Rosicrucianism, and Mystic! Watch legendary first editions, rare books, manuscripts and learn more about the hidden stories and secret symbols of Esotericism...

Details

GenreDocumentary
Release Date2017-02-19
Runtime90 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesIT
Production CompanyArtoldo Pictures
Keywords
Biography, Arts & Culture, History, Classical Music, Religion, Educational, Women Filmmakers, Inspirational
Advisory
All Audiences
Festivals
  • Scientific & Educational Award | Amsterdam IFF 2018
  • Best Story | Amsterdam IFF 2018
  • Best Director of a Feature Documentary | Amsterdam IFF 2018
  • Best Film | Amsterdam IFF 2018
  • DOCfeed, 2017
  • Miami Independent Film Festival, Jan 2017
  • International Monthly Film Festival, Dec 2016
Awards
  • Best Feature Documentary Film: ARFF, Dec 2016
  • Best Project: MedFF - Winter Edition, 2016

Cast

Joost Ritmanas Founder of the library
Esther Ritmanas Director of the library
Cis van Heertumas Curator of the 1800-present rare books collection
José Boumanas Curator of the pre-1800 rare books collection
Dr. Marco Pasias Associate Professor in History of Hermetic philosophy

Crew

Sara Ferrodirector, producer
Chris Weildirector, producer

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