Selected Reviews:

"The transcendental expanse of Rumi's edifying message is a bright light for dark times, a gift of incalculable value to the whole of humanity..."
SCENE Magazine

“Engaging... "
Turner Classic Movies

“Thank you for your movie! My family appreciates the excellent results. We pray for the success of this project- both in hearts and in the world…”
Faruk Celebi, 22nd great grandson to RUMI- Istanbul Turkey

“4 Stars ! ”
San Francisco Chronicle

"How life can miraculously turn around, from tragedy to ecstasy..."
Vision Magazine, San Diego

"The film that brought all the religions together… ”
CAN TURK Magazine

"A wonderfully personal and sincere tribute to deep spiritual artistry..."
Mystical Movie Guide.com

"A dreamy new film…”
Toronto Star

"Petrova's fierce determination and faith over the past few years suggests that anything is really possible, and nothing is too good to be true..."
Good Times Weekly, CA

"This film is a remarkable documentary, with timeless passages and the mystical sensations of Sufi music set against the backdrop of Tina travelling from the cliff of death, to the pillow of Divine Love...”
HUJJA magazine, Caribbean

"Best of Indie Films - 2007/2008"
Buyindie.com

"This film would be an excellent tool to promote classroom discussion on
issues of interfaith…” RECOMMENDED
Educational Media Reviews On-Line

"Charming and Insightful..."
New Age Retailer

"Captivating ! "
TOPANGA Magazine, CA.

"Mesmerizing..."
LA YOGA Magazine

Quotes from Educators
and Interfaith Advocates:

"Rumi – Turning Ecstatic..." is a film that carries a profound message of universal peace, and should be seen by everyone who works in the field of multi-faith. The filmmaker has captured the essence of the spirit that binds us together as one humanity, and has reflected the life and works of Rumi in a beautiful way. The visuals are stunning, the music sublime and the film captures the heart. It carries an excellent educational component and becomes a discussion board for people from various backgrounds."
Raheel Raza- Award Winning Author / Journalist / Interfaith Advocate
President, Forum for Learning / www.raheelraza.com

"Each time I view this Rumi Film of Tina Petrova, I glean deeper and deeper meaning as a Roman Catholic priest engaged in Interfaith Dialogue. It has helped me greatly to show both adults and students I deal with in seminars and workshops - the working of God's Spirit in graced men and women of every faith tradition and spirituality…"
Rev. Fr. Terry Gallagher, Scarboro Missions Interfaith Department

"As a workshop facilitator, I have found "Turning Ecstatic" a powerful tool for young people attempting to envision a world of peace. Both Rumi and the story of the filmmaker speak right to the heart and longings of young people. What a beautiful, poetic, unitive and startling refreshing voice-- to ring out from the Islamic world of 800 years ago to now! The moving portrayal of Rumi's "One Song" is breathtaking..."
Kathy Murtha, Co-ordinator of Scarboro Missions Retreat Center

"The metaphor of spinning to come to stillness, of tranquility at the heart of whirling, is apt for the hunger for peace in these chaotic times... Rumi becomes the Prophet of acceptance and Oneness in a fractured world... Tina Petrova's film opens a door to the heart, where in a particularly powerful vignette of many peoples in many styles of adoration, Rumi's "One Song" sings in many varied voices..."
K.M. Flaherty - Award Winning Poet

"Tina Petrova's new film on Rumi has many positive qualities- it is truly educational & informative in presenting Islam in a proper manner. Tina's life story can be enjoyed by all - it is true spiritual entertainment, celebrating an Interfaith Global Spirit ..."
Sheikh Tevfik Aydoner- Director, Canadian Sufi Cultural Centre

'Just beyond the arguing is a long table of companionship set, and waiting for us to sit down...' - RUMI
The collage of images & people in praise and pilgrimage that accompany this quote in Tina Petrova's new film is astoundingly vivid! It brings the message of unity home. The screening of this film recently on a university campus led to profound dialogue between atheists, Muslim, Christian and Hindu students.”
Kim G. Director of Chaplaincy Services, Ryerson University

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