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Bab'Aziz: The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul

(2006)

A little bit Canterbury Tales, a little bit Wizard of Oz, ultimately a pilgrimage to a sort of Sufi Woodstock (and to the grave, which is every bit as much a trip). Gorgeously filmed in the gorgeous deserts of Tunisia and Iran, with an equally gorgeous cast. As beautiful a film as you'll see.

Also my last Netflix rental for 3 months. No, not because of the recession, though there's that too. I've just neglected my own library so much of late, plus I've filled more than 80% of my DVR's capacity--time to cultivate my own garden.