Journey to Mecca
"In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta"
Originally released in 2009. Journey to Mecca is a drama/history film. directed by Bruce Neibaur. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ben Kingsley, Chems-Eddine Zinoune, and Hassam Ghancy
Synopsis
The 20 year old Muslim religious law student Ibn Battuta (1304–1368), whose full name was Abu Abdullah Muhammed Ibn Abdullah Al Lawati Al Tanji Ibn Battuta, set out from Tangier, a city in northern Morocco, in 1325, on a pilgrimage to Mecca, some 3,000 miles (over 4,800 km) to the East. The journey took him 18 months to complete and along the way he met with misfortune and adversity, including attack by bandits, rescue by Bedouins, fierce sand storms and dehydration.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 7, 2009
17 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (9 votes)
Budget
$13
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13
Production Companies
- Eagle Vision Media Group
- SK Films
- Cosmic Picture
- Desert Door Productions
- Dounia Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Journey to Mecca about?
The 20 year old Muslim religious law student Ibn Battuta (1304–1368), whose full name was Abu Abdullah Muhammed Ibn Abdullah Al Lawati Al Tanji Ibn Battuta, set out from Tangier, a city in northe...
Who directed Journey to Mecca?
Journey to Mecca was directed by Bruce Neibaur.
How long is Journey to Mecca?
Journey to Mecca has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Journey to Mecca released?
Journey to Mecca was released on January 7, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Journey to Mecca?
The main cast of Journey to Mecca includes Ben Kingsley, Chems-Eddine Zinoune, Hassam Ghancy, Nabil Elouahabi, Nadim Sawalha.