Watch this excellent short film that brings to life the fascinating story of Ibn al-Haytham.
Considered by many as the ‘Father of Optics’, Ibn al-Haytham made important contributions to the understanding of vision, optics, and light.
In the film, a brave young scientist from 11th-century Arabia embarks upon a quest to uncover ancient mysteries that will change our world forever.
The Creators
The film, directed by Ahmed Salim, stars the late legendary actor Omar Sharif, Macey Chipping, a voiceover by Khalid Abdalla, and music composed exclusively by Sami Yusuf.
It was launched during the United Nations-proclaimed International Year of Light and was produced by 1001 Inventions in partnership with UNESCO in 2015.