The Sultan and the Saint

"Peace Requires Risk"

Nov 12 2016 Not Rated 0h 58m
Documentary, History, War

Two men of faith, one a traveling Christian preacher, the other the ruler of a Muslim Empire, bucked a century of war, distrust, and insidious propaganda in a search for mutual respect and common ground. It is the story of Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt, and their meeting on a bloody battlefield during the period of Christian- Muslim conflict known as the Crusades.

Plot

Two men of faith, one a traveling Christian preacher, the other the ruler of a Muslim Empire, bucked a century of war, distrust, and insidious propaganda in a search for mutual respect and common ground. It is the story of Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt, and their meeting on a bloody battlefield during the period of Christian- Muslim conflict known as the Crusades.

Written by

Alexander Kronemer

Directed by

Alexander Kronemer

Languages

English

Awards

10 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
185
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA