Journey to Mecca : in the footsteps of Ibn Battuta / King Abdulaziz Public Library, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies present ; a Cosmic Pictures, SK Films production ; released in association with National Geographic ; directed by Bruce Neibaur ; produced by Taran Davies, Dominic Cunningham-Reid, Jonathan Barker ; written by Bruce Neibaur, Tahir Shah, Carl Knutson.

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The amazing story of Ibn Battuta, the greatest explorer of the Old World, following his first pilgrimage between 1325 and 1326 from Tangier to Mecca. His perilous journey resonates with adventure while presenting an unforgettable picture of Islamic civilization during the 14th century, culminating w...

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Corporate Authors: Maktabat al-Malik ʻAbd al-ʻAzīz al-ʻĀmmah
Markaz al-Malik Fayṣal lil-Buḥūth wa-al-Dirāsāt al-Islāmīyah
Cosmic Pictures
SK Films
National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Vivendi Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Neibaur, Bruce
Shah, Tahir
Knutson, Carl
Davies, Taran
Cunningham-Reid, Dominic
Barker, Jonathan
Kingsley, Ben, 1943-
Eddine-Zinoun, Chems
Ghancy, Hassam
Elhouahabi, Nabil
Brook, Michael, 1952-
Ibn Batuta, 1304-1377
Language:English
Language and/or Writing System:
Open-captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Published: [United States] : Universal City, CA : National Geographic ; Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment, [2011], ©2011.
Edition:Widescreen version.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
Ibn Batuta, > 1304-1377 > Film adaptations.
Ibn Batuta, > 1304-1377 > Travel > Islamic Empire.
Ibn Batuta, > 1304-1377 > Travel > Asia, Central.
Ibn Batuta, > 1304-1377 > Travel > Africa.
Travelers > Islamic Empire > Biography.
Voyages and travels.
Travel, Medieval.
Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages > Saudi Arabia > Mecca.
Islam > Saudi Arabia > Mecca.
Islam.
Islamic Empire > Description and travel > Early works to 1800.
Documentary films.
Religious films.
Biographical films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Travelogues (Motion pictures)
Genre:
Film adaptations.
Biography.
Early works to 1800.
Documentary films.
Religious films.
Biographical films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Travelogues (Motion pictures)
Physical Description:1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:
In the footsteps of Ibn Battuta.
Format: Video DVD
Description
Summary:
The amazing story of Ibn Battuta, the greatest explorer of the Old World, following his first pilgrimage between 1325 and 1326 from Tangier to Mecca. His perilous journey resonates with adventure while presenting an unforgettable picture of Islamic civilization during the 14th century, culminating with Ibn Battuta's first Hajj. The story is book-ended by a close-up look at the contemporary Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca that draws three million Muslims from around the world. DVD format.
Note:Videodisc release of the motion picture produced in 2009.
"Inspired by the journal of Ibn Battuta, 1204-1368, CE."--Opening frames.
Special features: interviews; behind the scenes, and more.
Aspect ratio 1.85:1.
Videorecording.
Call Number:G93.I24 J68 2011 VideoDVD
CW4 D0131785 VideoDVD
Awards:Winner Best Dramatic Short at 43rd annual Houston International Film Festival, 2010.
ISBN:9781426299582
1426299583
Credits:Director of photography, Matthew Williams; directors of photography, Mecca, Ghasem Ebrahimian, Afshin Javadi, Rafey Mahmood; editor, Jean-Marie Drot; music, Michael Brook.
System Details:DVD, NTSC, Region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Participant or Performer:
Narrator, Ben Kingsley.
Cast:
Chems Eddine-Zinoun, Hassam Ghancy, Nabil Elhouahabi.