WLIW21 PBS

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

Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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.

bookmark    print    comment/s (4)

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (28 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
Loading ... Loading ...

Comments

4 comments

#1

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

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

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

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

Post A Comment




Your Privacy Matters
Please note that the WLIW21 editorial staff reserves the right to not post comments it deems to be inappropriate and/or malicious in nature, as well as edit comments for length, clarity and fairness. No solicitations or advertisements will be allowed. Users may link to other Web sites relevant to discussion, but most often links to commercial Web sites will not be permitted.

Submit

    • After watching this, I feel like you guys are my lifelong friends. Wonderful adventure story by two terrfic guys...thank you!!
      Robert Nardoza | 20Nov09 | More
    • My husband and I sat before the tv mesmerized. I want to see it again and again and share it ...
      June Colangelo | 20Nov09 | More
    • I just caught the program on channel 13 NYC.THANK YOU for broadening our horizons- vast dry plains, shaggy camels, jungles,and ...
      Heather Y. | 19Nov09 | More
    • Just Stunning!!!! Amazing what you two have done. I just saw the show and Iam writting as we speak. I ...
      nadeem | 19Nov09 | More
    • Ahhhh. Feel like I've been allowed to step into Heaven for a moment! Thank you Francis and Denis for the ...
      Cary T. Saccente | 19Nov09 | More
  •  
Order the Book

"It was the best-documented journey of its time, inspiring the imaginations and ambitions of countless adventurers, including Christopher Columbus. Now we, too, can follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo, with guides as vividly exciting and engaging as Marco himself. With both their film and this book Denis and Francis have recreated what Joseph Campbell would have applauded as 'The Hero's Journey.' Come take it yourself and you'll never turn back."
- Bill Moyers
Join us on Facebook