London - For many Muslims worldwide, the name Ibn Battuta evokes a sense of great pride and conjures up a golden era of Islamic history. The Rihla, one of the greatest travel journals ever recorded, has been greatly responsible for passing on the tales of the 14th century explorer who followed the sun and stars to reach Mecca.
In the past year, this 700-year-old story made the transition to the big screen, shown at over 12 IMAX theatres in locations around the world. Journey to Mecca: In the footsteps of Ibn Battuta is mostly shot on a set in Morocco and combines dramatic performances with documentary footage to re-tell a classic adventure.
The British Film Institute recently put on a special screening of the film at their London IMAX theatre to mark Eid ul-Adha. Prior to the screening, the film's producer Jonathan Barker spoke to the audience filled with Ibn Battuta enthusiasts and explained his vision behind the film, which was "to celebrate a well known Muslim hero" and to "provide a better understanding of a historical figure that is unknown to many non-Muslims."
Those who cherish the timeless tale of Ibn Battuta's exploration will find that the film successfully captures the essence of his travels to the holy city of Islam–a physical journey that emulates the spiritual one in search of the divine through enlightenment and knowledge.
Filmed in a format that displays images that are greater in size and resolution than conventional film systems, IMAX creates a unique visual experience that is larger than life. The dramatic scenes of desert landscapes and breathtaking moving aerial shots take the viewer on a journey alongside Ibn Battuta, from Tangier to Mecca. It even brings to life his reoccurring dream of "flying to Mecca." Scenes of the "valley of death", the caravan community en route from Damascus to Mecca and the modern day Hajj, the pilgrimage to Islam's holiest sites in Mecca, remain unforgettable and etched on the mind.
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