Journey to Mecca in the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta

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Journey to Mecca in the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta

2009

40m

Drama

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A 21-year-old law student makes the journey to Mecca from Tangiers in 1325.

Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

Only the splendid visuals offer much that is fresh.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 18, 2010

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

It mixes historic reconstruction with modern footage, and it could be a little cheesy were it not for the spectacular images of Mount Arafat covered with white-clad pilgrims...

Rated: 3/5

Jun 17, 2010

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

While there's stunning scenery in the movie, it's mostly a backdrop to a narrative that's more about spirit than spectacle. In this case, the subject of the film is something that can't be captured on any size screen.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 15, 2010

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Jeanne Kaplan

Kaplan vs. Kaplan

As far as promoting a better understanding of the religion of Islam to the Western world, I think "Journey to Mecca" has provided a valiant beginning.

Aug 21, 2010

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David Kaplan

Kaplan vs. Kaplan

While "Journey to Mecca" was filmed specifically for exhibition in Imax theaters, it is not quite the visual treat that other Imax films have been. Still, it is the true, inspiring story -----

Aug 21, 2010

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Tom Dawson

Total Film

The storytelling may be pedestrian, but the swooping aerial images of the massed pilgrims journeying on camels and circling the Kabba are wondrous to behold.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 17, 2010

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Disappointingly short and not an in-depth cinematic depiction of Ibn Battuta's journey, but Muslims should find the film touching as they discover the life-and-death situations that Hajj pilgrims used to face.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Journey to Mecca is an awe-inspiring documentary about one traveller's pilgrimage to Mecca. The scenery is absolutely stunning and fills the heart with a yearning for the Ka'aba. A must for all people exploring religions and for seekers of spirituality. Highly highly recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Journey to Mecca is a beautiful documentary about the Hajj -- the pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims hope to make at least once in their lifetime. Beautiful visuals of the desert.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Amazing!!! I cried when I watched this movie. And my next plan is.. I wanna go to Mecca!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

The movie is fine and shows the places that many people won't see in their lifetime. But it does not give very much details. It is somewhat like BBC series for kids.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Ubbelievably innacccurate historically, patronising, poorly acted and does not match Carry On Cleo for humour!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Synopsis

A 21-year-old law student makes the journey to Mecca from Tangiers in 1325.

Director: Bruce Neibaur
Producer: Dominic Cunningham-Reid, Taran Davies, Jonathan Barker
Screenwriter: Bruce Neibaur, Tahir Shah
Distributor: SK Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 7, 2009, Original
Release Date (DVD): Mar 25, 2015
Runtime: 40m
Aspect Ratio: IMAX (1.43:1)