Summary The story is set in the 12th century in Arab-ruled Spanish province Andalusia, where famed philosopher Averroes is appointed grand judge by the caliph and his liberal court judgments are not liked by everyone. The caliph's political rivals, centered around the leader of a fanatical Islamic sect, force the caliph to send Averroes into exile, but his ideas keep on living thanks to his students. View more details
Directed : Youssef Chahine
Written : Khaled Youssef Youssef Chahine
Stars : Mahmoud Hemida Nour El-Sherif Layla Olwi Safia El Emari
Genres : Comedy Drama Romance History Musical
Release date : Aug 17, 1997
Countries of origin : France Egypt
Language : Arabic French
Filming locations : Krak des Chevaliers, Syria
Production companies : Canal+ Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) Fonds Sud Cinéma
Summary The story is set in the 12th century in Arab-ruled Spanish province Andalusia, where famed philosopher Averroes is appointed grand judge by the caliph and his liberal court judgments are not liked by everyone. The caliph's political rivals, centered around the leader of a fanatical Islamic sect, force the caliph to send Averroes into exile, but his ideas keep on living thanks to his students. View more details
Genres : Comedy Drama Romance History Musical
Release date : Aug 17, 1997
Countries of origin : France Egypt
Language : Arabic French
Filming locations : Krak des Chevaliers, Syria
Production companies : Canal+ Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) Fonds Sud Cinéma
