SEMA: A Cinematic Journey into Rumi & The Whirling Dervishes
About this recording
’SEMA: A Cinematic Journey into Rumi & The Whirling Dervishes of Turkey’. This project is produced by the Lila Series and is the second episode of a documentary series that explores sacred music and dance traditions from around the world. In this episode, we dive into the mysticism of the Whirling Dervishes from Turkey, the life & teachings of Rumi, the symbolism of the Sema ceremony, and how this tradition is evolving in today’s world. Tickets are by donation. Your donation will help us bring the film to different communities + will enable the creation of future episodes. - Special thanks to everyone who made this possible: Cast: Fahre Dede, Esin Celebi Bayru, Osman Sariyar, Celalettin Berberoğlu, Alper Akçay, Cem Baba Directors: Alex Allaux and Omar Aena Writers: Amira Radwan and Omar Aena Producer: Omar Aena Production Assistant: Balqees Al Rawashed Director of Photography: Alex Allaux 2nd Camera: Nick Karp Lead Editor: Jeremiah Davis Sound Engineer: Umut Uslusoy Translators: Nadide Zeynep and Erencan Cengiz