Philosophy?

"You have two choices, to control your mind or to let your mind control you."

A philosophical paradox!

sufi mysticism of possibly jalaleddin rumi, and a philosophical play of egyptian writer tawfiq al hakim, the river of madness or well in the movie. colheo is very fond of arabic literature.

It is based on the book of the same name by Paulo Coelho who's books are very philosophical. I'm currently reading the book and loving it. Looking forward to a rewatch of the film after.