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1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al-Haytham (2015)

The fascinating story of a brave young scientist from 11th century Arabia. Ibn Al-Haytham embarks upon a quest to uncover ancient mysteries that would change our world forever. A journey of science from darkness into light.

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Ahmed Salim

Writers:

Ahmed Salim, David Pope (additional writing) | 4 more credits »
1 nomination. See more awards »

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Credited cast:
Khalid Abdalla ... Ibn Al-Haytham (voice)
Ronald Bagnullo Ronald Bagnullo ... Old Man (voice)
Shadia Bseiso ... Female Scholar (voice)
Samir Chamas Samir Chamas ... Old Man (voice)
Macey Chipping Macey Chipping ... Layla
Khaled El Sayed Khaled El Sayed ... The General (voice)
Ali Fakih Ali Fakih ... Chinese Scholar (voice)
Hassan Hamden Hassan Hamden ... Ibn al-Haytham (voice)
Miltiadis Kyernitis Miltiadis Kyernitis ... Chinese Scholar (voice)
Rania Mroueh Rania Mroueh ... Female Scholar (voice)
Omar Sharif ... Grandfather
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The fascinating story of a brave young scientist from 11th century Arabia. Ibn Al-Haytham embarks upon a quest to uncover ancient mysteries that would change our world forever. A journey of science from darkness into light.

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Omar Sharif came out of retirement to make this educational film. See more »

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Follows 1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets (2010) See more »

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English

Release Date:

13 December 2015 (United Arab Emirates) See more »

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