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December 1st, 2008
From the Director’s Cut: The Valley of the Assassins

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Watch Denis and Francis reach the Valley of the Assassins in northern Iran, the home of ancient Muslim extremists until their decimation at the hands of the Mongol empire in the thirteenth century.

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4 Responses to “From the Director’s Cut: The Valley of the Assassins”

  1. A. Sethi says:

    This was a great little segment until — LOL — Fran reaches out for a bear hug with Denis. What’s the matter Fran, wasn’t that handshake “manly enough” for you, LOL, ya big lug you? Lookout Denis! :-)

  2. Mark says:

    Wow Iran , it’s a place I’ve wanted to go my whole life , I love the ancient history of this magnificent country , but it’s the current Geo political situation that has scared me off , until now ! These guys have really insired me , as they said at the end of their film ” there are more good people in the world than bad , don’t believe the media , don’t believe the state department.” Persian culture is so rich and full of great art , music and poetry it’s hard to know where to begin ! Thanks Guys !!

  3. Abbas says:

    FYI: Hashashin has nothing to do with assasins, simply it means Medecin sellers, they knew the plants that could cure illnesses and were selling them and were known for it and yes they were secret agents. Since history of Europeans is history of barbarism, they tend to depict our gloryest humanistic past as Terrorist and such.

  4. humbolt says:

    Abbas – You are so Defensive, why is that ? It is true that the meaning of the word Assassin and the history around it is long , mixed up and very convoluted – it’s clear that the filmmakers are referring to a legend – myth – story . So you’ve brought nothing to the conversation ! & next time please check your spelling – Thanks

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