The Jar: A Tale From the East

The Jar: A Tale From the East
Directed by	Ammar Al Sharbaji
Written by	Ahmad Natouf
Distributed by	Star Animation
Release date	1999 (1999)
Running time	1 Hour, 3 minutes
Country	Syria
Languages	Arabic, English, Spanish, French

The Jar: A Tale From the East is a Syrian feature-length animated Islamic film that was made in 1999. The film itself is based on a true story that was narrated over 1400 years ago during the early Islamic Civilisation. "The Jar" is an epic that deals with a struggle between good and evil.

Plot

Based on a story with some historical elements from over 1400 years ago, The Jar deals with the epic struggle between good and evil and highlights the ethics and virtues of traditional family values. Set in a Middle Eastern village, the story of the jar begins when a poor yet virtuous family discovers a lost treasure buried in a jar under their new home. In their quest to return the jar to its rightful owner, a jealous and greedy neighbour who has his eye on the jar foils their attempts to return it. An adventure ensues as the towns-folk try to solve the mystery of the jar. A fantastical subplot includes two mice who steal the family's eggs but are defeated by the family's pet squirrel.

Cast (English version)

• Tony Daniels
• Jeff Lumby
• John Stocker
• Barbara Radecki
• Julie Lemieux
• Chris Marren
• Carolyn Scott
• Oliver Dawson
• Ron Rubin
• François Klanfer

Awards

This animated movie has received the following Awards and Endorsements:

• The Dove Foundation - Endorsement
• The Film Advisory Board - Award of Excellence
• Coalition for Quality Children's Media - Endorsement
• Santa Clarita International film Festival - Finalist Award

See also

• List of Islamic films
• List of animated Islamic films
• Fatih Sultan Muhammad
• The Boy and the King

External links

• The Internet Movie Database - The Jar: A Tale from the East
• Fine Media Group - Press and Awards
• Amazon - The Jar - A Tale From The East