There are some books and films that have inspired my greatly in terms of Dardünah. Scott should read this post and see if he agrees and edit this post accordingly, but here are my suggested inspirational books and films that evoke the greatness of Dardünah to me:
Books: ( and Author )
Hour of the Octopus by Joel Rosenberg
D'Shai by Joel Rosenberg
Bridge of Birds: A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was by Barry Hughart
The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox by Barry Hughart - (the Barry Hughart books are fantastic, well-told tales with memorable and rich storylines and characters, PERFECT to inspire Dardunah stuff)
Journey to the West - (monkey king legends)
Dune by Frank Herbert - (a great example of fine intrigue and exaotic action)
The Rubiyat of Omar Khayam - (poetic representation of middle-eastern philosophy that applies to the current time as well)
Hajji Baba of Ispahan - (In-depth lifestyle details of the middle-east)
Films: ( and why you should watch them )
Suryothai - sets and costumes, plus great intrigue
Kama Sutra - sets and costumes
Ong Bak - great martial arts
Kingdom of Heaven - sets and costumes
The Scorpion King - costumes and sets
House of flying daggers - sets and costumes, interesting story, plot, characters
Hero - sets and costumes
Little Buddha - sets and costumes
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - enjoyable "fantasy-like" martial arts for those that crave it
Naussica and the Valley of the Wind (Warriors of the Wind in the United States)- Amazing scenery, vegetation, and suthra reference.
The Dark Crystal - world design and the feel of a great otherworldly fantasy setting
Alexander - Excellent sets and costumes, truly inspirational locations, and buildings and top-notch persian / babylonian costumes.
There is an Indian movie that I can't remember the name of about a prince of ancient india that is worth mentioning here.
Books: ( and Author )
Hour of the Octopus by Joel Rosenberg
D'Shai by Joel Rosenberg
Bridge of Birds: A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was by Barry Hughart
The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox by Barry Hughart - (the Barry Hughart books are fantastic, well-told tales with memorable and rich storylines and characters, PERFECT to inspire Dardunah stuff)
Journey to the West - (monkey king legends)
Dune by Frank Herbert - (a great example of fine intrigue and exaotic action)
The Rubiyat of Omar Khayam - (poetic representation of middle-eastern philosophy that applies to the current time as well)
Hajji Baba of Ispahan - (In-depth lifestyle details of the middle-east)
Films: ( and why you should watch them )
Suryothai - sets and costumes, plus great intrigue
Kama Sutra - sets and costumes
Ong Bak - great martial arts
Kingdom of Heaven - sets and costumes
The Scorpion King - costumes and sets
House of flying daggers - sets and costumes, interesting story, plot, characters
Hero - sets and costumes
Little Buddha - sets and costumes
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - enjoyable "fantasy-like" martial arts for those that crave it
Naussica and the Valley of the Wind (Warriors of the Wind in the United States)- Amazing scenery, vegetation, and suthra reference.
The Dark Crystal - world design and the feel of a great otherworldly fantasy setting
Alexander - Excellent sets and costumes, truly inspirational locations, and buildings and top-notch persian / babylonian costumes.
There is an Indian movie that I can't remember the name of about a prince of ancient india that is worth mentioning here.
"Daggra" means "Enemy" in Tibetan.
"Chora" means "Thief" in Sanskrit.
