’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, the symbolism of the Sema ceremony, the life & teachings of Rumi and how this tradition is evolving in today’s world.

Though many people may have either witnessed or heard of the Whirling Dervishes, their historical context and spiritual teachings are often unknown or misunderstood.

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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